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Hail history for Lancaster, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lancaster on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 3, 2022. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Lancaster ranks #452 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Lancaster
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Royalton 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Lancaster |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Baltimore, Carroll 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Lancaster |
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May 3, 2022 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Lancaster (0 mi from Lancaster)
National Weather Service description (English): Numerous houses in the Lancaster area had siding and roof damage caused by the large hail.Mar 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clearport (7 mi from Lancaster)
Jul 10, 2017 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Lancaster (1 mi from Lancaster)
Jun 4, 2020 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Amanda (8 mi from Lancaster)
Jun 17, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Lancaster (2 mi from Lancaster)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lancaster
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2023 | EF0 | Lncster Frfld Co Airport 4 mi from Lancaster |
| Apr 5, 2023 | EF0 | Pleasantville 7 mi from Lancaster |
| Jun 23, 2015 | EF0 | Lancaster 1 mi from Lancaster |
| Dec 24, 2014 | EF0 | Campground 2 mi from Lancaster |
| Apr 20, 2011 | EF1 | Baltimore 9 mi from Lancaster |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF0 | West Rushville 8 mi from Lancaster |
| Jun 2, 2009 | EF0 | Drinkle 10 mi from Lancaster |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lancaster
142 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lancaster since 2006, on 88 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 29, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage a reported | Sugar Grove 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage a reported | Sugar Grove, Lancaster 6 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Sugar Grove, Lancaster 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Sugar Grove 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Baltimore 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Thurston 1 wind report |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Lancaster, Lncster Frfld Co Airport, Hooker 4 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 52 mph, a estimat | Sugar Grove 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Sugar Grove 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Rockbridge 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 Lancaster; 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.
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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 Lancaster.
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