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Hail history for Athens, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Athens on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 26, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Athens ranks #863 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Athens
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Grosvenor 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Athens |
| May 2, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Athens 1 hail report · closest near the center of Athens |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Athens by year
When hail season peaks near Athens
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and April (4).
Largest hail storms near Athens
Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Athens (6 mi from Athens)
May 26, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Canaanville (5 mi from Athens)
Sep 28, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Abingdon (1 mi from Athens)
Mar 23, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Athens (1 mi from Athens)
Apr 28, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Beaumont (9 mi from Athens)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Athens
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2023 | EF1 | Athens 3 mi from Athens |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF2 | Kimberly 10 mi from Athens |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Athens
124 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Athens since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Apr 9, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | 51 mph, estimated | Albany, The Plains 2 wind reports |
| Sep 19, 2026 | damage reported | Buchtel, Nelsonville, Chauncey 4 wind reports |
| Sep 13, 2026 | damage reported | Amesville 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Athens, Coolville 2 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Albany 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Albany, Athens 4 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Albany, Athens, Nelsonville 12 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | The Plains, Amesville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage reported | Athens 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Buchtel 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 Athens; 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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19 hail days
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 Athens.
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