Darke County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Darke County, Ohio recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 22 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 66 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 44 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Darke County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 138 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Sidney to near Pleasant Hill to near New Madison, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph, pea size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.”
“Three trees down on houses in Ansonia along Smith Street and also on Carriage Way. Time estimated from Radar. (ILN)”
- Hail 0.25" Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Ansonia SPC verified report
Sunday, August 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 811 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Elida to near Celina to near Hartford City, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Celina, Wapakoneta, St. Marys, Ada, Coldwater, New Bremen, Minster, St.”
- Wind 50 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 31, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Wayne Lakes SPC verified report
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“A couple of trees downed in Arcanum. Time estimated by radar. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown Arcanum SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 755 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Belle Center to near Piqua to near Lewisburg, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
“At 631 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Fort Recovery, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Celina, St. Marys, Coldwater, New Bremen, Minster, St.”
- Hail 0.5" Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Darke County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 600 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Greenville, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 523 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over New Paris, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Numerous trees down in the town of Greenville... including onto some homes. Time estimated from radar. (ILN)”
“Several trees and large limbs downed near US Route 36 and Jaysville St Johns Road. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown Greenville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 E Greenville SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 420 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of Union City, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Versailles, St.”
- Hail 0.5" Darke County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 614 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Versailles, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
“Metal roof damage. Photos posted. Time estimated by RADAR. (ILN)”
- Hail 0.25" Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 4 ENE Wayne Lakes SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNW New Madison SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 WSW New Madison SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 623 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Hagerstown to 6 miles southeast of Connersville, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.”
“At 513 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Wapakoneta to Bradford, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.”
- Hail 0.25" Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Darke County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 846 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Piqua, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Troy, Sidney, Piqua, Versailles, Covington, St. Paris, Newport, Bradford, West Liberty, Anna, Jackson Center, De Graff, Hardin, Webster, Quincy, Russia, Fletcher, Port Jefferson, Lockington, and Montra.”
“At 809 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Fountain City, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Darke County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Wind gusts of 35 to 50 MPH will be possible over the next few hours. These winds will occur separately from any thunderstorms. Winds of this magnitude may damage small tree limbs and make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“Wind gusts of 35 to 50 MPH will be possible over the next few hours. These winds will occur separately from any rain or thunderstorms. Winds of this magnitude may damage small tree limbs and make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 50 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown New Madison SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Versailles SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Union City SPC verified report
Saturday, April 4, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph will be possible ahead of and along a cold front, through 8 pm. Southerly wind gusts will become westerly as the front passes. Driving may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Power outages from downed branches are possible.”
“At 311 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Englewood, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 3, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 840 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Lewisburg, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
“At 813 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Eaton, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Darke County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Barn blown down on Byrket Road. Time estimated from RADAR. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Wayne Lakes SPC verified report
Sunday, March 22, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1029 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Lewisburg, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1023 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles north of Hagerstown to 9 miles southwest of Greensburg, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Darke County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 3 NW Greenville SPC verified report
Sunday, March 15, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph becoming west southwest. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and west central Ohio. WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Delaware, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami, and Shelby Counties. WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Delaware, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami, and Shelby Counties. WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“Barn damaged on York Road. Power poles down. Time estimated from RADAR. (ILN)”
- Wind 50 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 SE Rossburg SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown New Madison SPC verified report
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM EDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 20, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, February 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 808 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located near New Paris, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Darke County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, December 27, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
“Several large tree limbs were downed along New Garden Road... southwest of New Madison. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown 3 SW New Madison SPC verified report
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Darke County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Darke County, OH?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 66 severe weather events in Darke County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Darke County recently?
Yes — 22 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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