Hail History

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Hail history for Kettering, OH

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 7, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20063.00 in (tea cup)May 25, 2011
Ane haili ijiin 200657
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon25
Tornado ijiin 10 mile12
Wind reports within 10 miles262

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kettering on 57 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on May 25, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Kettering ranks #170 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Kettering

DateSize hailWhereSource
Aug 7, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Miamisburg, Beavercreek
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Kettering		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 29, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Whitfield, Moraine
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Kettering		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 4, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Centerville, Edgetown
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Kettering		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 27, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Miamisburg, Springboro, Wright View
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Kettering		NOAA Storm Events

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Of 57 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (18) and June (14).

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May 25, 2011 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Miamisburg (5 mi from Kettering)

National Weather Service description (English): Two individuals, one child and one adult, were injured by large hail while running for cover. A truck also sustained damage due to the hail.

Jun 18, 2021 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Country Acres (4 mi from Kettering)

Jun 2, 2009 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Centerville (7 mi from Kettering)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of hail came in from spotters and a NWS employee. Hail of 2 inches fell south of Centerville. Seven minutes later, 1.5 inch hail was reported south of Miamisburg.

Jun 5, 2017 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Beavertown (1 mi from Kettering)

Feb 27, 2023 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Knollwood (6 mi from Kettering)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kettering

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 1, 2026EF?Miamisburg
9 mi from Kettering
Aug 1, 2026EF?Drexel
9 mi from Kettering
Apr 3, 2025EF0Five Pts
8 mi from Kettering		0.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 3, 2025EF0Centerville
8 mi from Kettering		2.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF0Eastview
6 mi from Kettering		0.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF1New Germany
7 mi from Kettering		1.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 27, 2019EF2Eastview
6 mi from Kettering		0.6 mi long, 1,230 yd wide
May 27, 2019EF3New Germany
6 mi from Kettering		9.4 mi long, 1,230 yd wide
May 26, 2015EF1Country Acres
4 mi from Kettering		0.6 mi long, 70 yd wide
Apr 19, 2015EF0Hempstead
3 mi from Kettering		0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 25, 2011EF0Oak Ridge
4 mi from Kettering		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 11, 2006F1Miamisburg
5 mi from Kettering		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kettering

262 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kettering since 2006, on 114 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Mar 30, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 20, 2026damage a reportedWest Carrollton, Kettering, Bellbrook
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 17, 2026damage a reportedBeavercreek
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 202647 mph, a measuredSpringboro
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 4, 202647 mph, a measuredSpringboro, West Carrollton, Oakwood
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage a reportedWest Carrollton, Kettering, Downtown Dayton
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage a reportedNorthridge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 19, 202658 mph, a estimatBellbrook, Washington Mills, Centerville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202658 mph, a estimatSpringboro, Dayton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, a estimatDwyer
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202558 mph, a estimatWright View
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Kettering; 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.

Cities nearby

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Kettering.

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