Putnam County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Has it hailed in Putnam County, Ohio recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 23 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 64 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 41 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 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.
Putnam County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Putnam County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Putnam 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.
See the specifics — free →Storm log — the official record, day by day
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 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 828 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Leipsic to Bluffton to near Waynesfield. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, August 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 931 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ada to near Lima to near Delphos. Movement was southeast at 35 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 905 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Convoy, moving east at 45 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 SSW Ottawa SPC verified report
Sunday, August 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down in roadway. Time estimated by radar. (IWX)”
- Wind Unknown Ottoville SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 535 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Bluffton, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 531 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Buffalo to near Letitia. Movement was south 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 Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 10, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 425 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Convoy, or near Van Wert, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 259 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Holgate, or 12 miles north of Ottawa, moving east at 10 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 426 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles north of Buffalo to 9 miles north of Milton to near Chesapeake. Movement was east at 10 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.75" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 258 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ceredo to near Beech Fork State Park to near Burnaugh. Movement was east 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 Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 710 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Proctorville to near Bruin. Movement was east at 45 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 651 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Gallipolis to near Lake Vesuvius. Movement was east at 40 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 Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 N Ottawa SPC verified report
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 534 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Ottoville, or 8 miles north of Delphos, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“Report of tree limbs down onto power lines in Glandorf. (IWX)”
- Hail 0.5" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Glandorf SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Ottoville SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 455 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Glandorf to near Columbus Grove to near Cridersville. Movement was northeast at 50 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 422 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Continental, or 9 miles south of Defiance, moving northeast at 40 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1208 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Ottoville to near St. Marys. Movement was east at 45 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 Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"
“Delayed report. Quarter size hail reported between Leipsic and Ottawa. Time estimated via radar. (IWX)”
“Quarter size hail reported at the intersection of CR 613 and Road 12 SE of Miller City. Time estimated via radar. (IWX)”
- Hail 1" 2 SSW Leipsic SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 ESE Miller City SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 417 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Leipsic, or 7 miles east of Ottawa, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Ottawa, Leipsic, Pandora, and Gilboa.”
- Hail 0.5" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 717 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Elida, or near Delphos, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 737 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Stryker to near Van Wert. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“Gusty south winds could briefly gust as high as 50 mph for a short time during the early morning hours through around 6 AM EDT. A band of showers moving across northwest Indiana and southwest Lower Michigan will likely aid in producing some stronger wind gusts to 50 mph. If travelling, be prepared for brief periods of these stronger wind gusts, particularly for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 55 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 4, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 226 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Defiance, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 216 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Ottoville, or 9 miles northeast of Van Wert, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1032 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Delphos, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Lima, Delphos, Elida, Southworth, Needmore, Gomer, and Rushmore.”
- Hail 0.75" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 844 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Van Wert, moving east at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Rimer SPC verified report
Thursday, March 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.75"
- Hail 1.75" Ottawa SPC verified report
Monday, March 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 115 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Rio Grande to Ceredo. Movement was east 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 Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 732 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Columbus Grove, or 8 miles north of Lima, moving east at 80 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Lima, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Elida, Pandora, Cairo, Beaverdam, Vaughnsville, Rimer, Rockport, and Gomer.”
- Hail 0.5" Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Showers and embedded thunderstorms early this morning may produce local wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph. Otherwise, the gusty winds that prompted the wind advisory have subsided. After daybreak Monday, wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph are expected through late afternoon.”
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...Until midnight EDT /11 PM CDT/ tonight. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Allen OH, Defiance, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, and Van Wert Counties. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”
“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Allen OH, Defiance, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, and Van Wert Counties. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”
- Wind 60 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Southwest to west 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...From 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible, mainly due to falling branches or trees.”
“WHAT...Southwest to west 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...From 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Strong winds are moving through the area behind the passage of a cold front. Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph may continue for the rest of the afternoon before diminishing toward evening. These gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, December 29, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ 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 Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, December 27, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...From 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ 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 Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, December 19, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1215 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Gallipolis to McClure. Movement was east at 35 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 Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, November 15, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1117 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Gallipolis, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Milton, Eleanor, Buffalo, Culloden, Crown City, Fraziers Bottom, and Ashton.”
- Wind 50 mph Putnam County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Putnam County, OH?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 64 severe weather events in Putnam County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Putnam County recently?
Yes — 23 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Putnam County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.