Hail HistoryHail history for Athens County, OH
59 hail reports in Athens County since 2006 on 33 days. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Apr 28, 2016.
Cities in Athens County
Recent hail in Athens County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Grosvenor 1 hail report |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Trimble, Athens 2 hail reports |
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Hail days in Athens County by year
When hail season peaks in Athens County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Athens County
209 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Athens County since 2006, on 95 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Apr 9, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | 51 mph, a estimat | Albany, The Plains 2 wind reports |
| Sep 19, 2026 | damage a reported | Nelsonville, Buchtel, Chauncey 6 wind reports |
| Sep 13, 2026 | damage a reported | Jacksonville, Amesville 2 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage a reported | Athens, Coolville 6 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Albany 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage a reported | Chesterhill, Albany, Athens 6 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage a reported | Athens, Amesville, Nelsonville 17 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Amesville, Nelsonville, The Plains 4 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage a reported | Athens, Amesville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage a reported | Buchtel 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Athens County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).