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Hail history for Marion, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Marion on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Jun 12, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Marion ranks #490 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Marion
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Marion 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Marion |
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Jun 12, 2013 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Marion (2 mi from Marion)
National Weather Service description (English): Ping pong ball to tennis ball sized hail was observed. Damage to homes, vehicles and crops was reported.Jun 29, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Marion (1 mi from Marion)
Jun 17, 2011 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Waldo (9 mi from Marion)
Sep 7, 2012 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Morral (6 mi from Marion)
May 22, 2024 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Marion (0 mi from Marion)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Marion
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2018 | EF0 | Owens 5 mi from Marion |
| Aug 3, 2006 | F0 | Mt Vernon 10 mi from Marion |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Marion
70 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Marion since 2006, on 54 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jun 18, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage a reported | Marion, Caledonia 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 58 mph, a measured | Marion, Morral 2 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Marion 1 wind report |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Waldo 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 69 mph, a estimat | Marion 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 72 mph, a measured | Claridon, Marion 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Marion, Marion Airport 2 wind reports |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 64 mph, a measured | Marion Airport, Oak Knoll 3 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Marion 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 75 mph, a estimat | Brush Ridge, Marion Airport 2 wind reports |
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 Marion; 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 Marion.
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