Hail History

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Hail history for Apple Valley, OH

Last hail within 10 milesMar 26, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 9, 2012
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles67

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Apple Valley on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 9, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and March.

Recent hail near Apple Valley

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		North Liberty
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Apple Valley		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 20261 in
quarter		Mt Vernon, South Mt Vernon
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Apple Valley		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251.25 in
half dollar		North Liberty
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Apple Valley		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Apple Valley by year

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When hail season peaks near Apple Valley

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and March (5).

JanFeb5Mar2Apr6May4Jun2Jul4AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Apple Valley

Aug 9, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Monroe Mills (4 mi from Apple Valley)

National Weather Service description (English): Law Enforcement relayed several reports of quarter to golf-ball sized hail in Gambier.

May 7, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mt Vernon (7 mi from Apple Valley)

Apr 20, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mt Vernon (7 mi from Apple Valley)

Jun 12, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mt Vernon (7 mi from Apple Valley)

May 2, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · North Liberty (8 mi from Apple Valley)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Apple Valley

67 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Apple Valley since 2006, on 56 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Sep 25, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedFredericktown, Mount Vernon
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202669 mph, estimatedAcademia
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 202663 mph, estimatedMt Vernon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202563 mph, estimatedMt Vernon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202563 mph, estimatedMillwood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202563 mph, estimatedMonroe Mills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 202569 mph, estimatedMt Vernon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202475 mph, estimatedPipesville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202363 mph, estimatedMt Vernon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202260 mph, estimatedMt Vernon, Stillwell
2 wind reports		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 Apple Valley; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Apple Valley.

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