Hail History

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Hail history for Ballville, OH

Last hail within 10 milesJan 8, 20190.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 7, 2010
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles90

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ballville on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 7, 2010. Hail is most common here in May and August.

Recent hail near Ballville

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Ballville in the last two years.

Hail days near Ballville by year

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When hail season peaks near Ballville

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and August (5).

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Largest hail storms near Ballville

May 1, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fremont (2 mi from Ballville)

National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail was observed. Some vehicles sustained minor damage from the larger hail.

May 7, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fremont (2 mi from Ballville)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball sized hail was reported. A few vehicles were damaged.

Apr 7, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Freedom (9 mi from Ballville)

Jun 23, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Fremont (1 mi from Ballville)

Sep 16, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Clyde (8 mi from Ballville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ballville

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 15, 2023EF2Strongs Ridge
10 mi from Ballville		3.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 15, 2023EF1Kingsway
8 mi from Ballville		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 8, 2013EF0Kansas
10 mi from Ballville		0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
May 11, 2010EF0Ballville
2 mi from Ballville		4.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 22, 2006F1East Sparta
9 mi from Ballville		3.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ballville

90 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ballville since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 1, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedBettsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedGreen Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedBurgoon, Fremont
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedClyde
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202670 mph, estimatedBallville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202469 mph, estimatedWeiker Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202469 mph, estimatedFremont Zimmerman Airport, Kingsway
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202369 mph, estimatedErlin, Green Spgs
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 19, 202358 mph, estimatedFremont, Clyde
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202272 mph, measuredFremont
4 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 Ballville; 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 Ballville.

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