Nov. 10, 2002: Van Wert, OH F4 Tornado

Nov. 10, 2002: Van Wert, OH Tornado. F-4 tornado as seen from a Ohio Highway Patrol Unit

4 deaths – Large wedge tornado struck the northwest side of Van Wert. In Van Wert County, 164 homes and 27 businesses were damaged, including 43 homes and five businesses that were destroyed. Several homes were either flattened or swept away, and cars were wrapped around trees.