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Hail history for Wooster, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wooster on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Jun 10, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Wooster ranks #688 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Wooster
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Madisonburg 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Wooster |
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Jun 10, 2011 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Smithville (6 mi from Wooster)
National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced half dollar to hen egg size hail. Numerous vehicles and homes sustained damage from the large hail.May 29, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Apple Creek (7 mi from Wooster)
Jun 12, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Apple Creek (7 mi from Wooster)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail the size of golf balls was reported. Some damage to vehicles and crops was reported.Jun 15, 2023 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Wooster Airport (3 mi from Wooster)
May 5, 2025 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Madisonburg (6 mi from Wooster)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wooster
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | EF0 | Moreland 6 mi from Wooster |
| Jul 20, 2022 | EF1 | Hard 10 mi from Wooster |
| Nov 5, 2017 | EF1 | Wooster 2 mi from Wooster |
| Aug 7, 2013 | EF1 | East Union 7 mi from Wooster |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF2 | Wooster 3 mi from Wooster |
| Jul 31, 2009 | EF1 | Moreland 5 mi from Wooster |
| Jun 17, 2009 | EF0 | Madisonburg 6 mi from Wooster |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wooster
94 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wooster since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jun 14, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Smithville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage a reported | Smithville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage a reported | Wooster 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Wooster 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Smithville, Wooster 3 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 61 mph, a measured | Smithville 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 63 mph, a estimat | Wooster 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 63 mph, a estimat | Wooster 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 63 mph, a estimat | Wooster 1 wind report |
| Aug 23, 2023 | 75 mph, a estimat | Burbank 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 Wooster; 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 Wooster.
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