Hail History

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Hail history for Bexley, OH

Last hail within 10 milesApr 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Oct 4, 2006
Hail days since 200654
Days with hail 1 inch or larger26
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles244

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bexley on 54 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Oct 4, 2006. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Bexley

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 22, 20261 in
quarter		Minerva Park, Columbus
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Bexley		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Grandview Hgts
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Bexley		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 27, 20251 in
quarter		Whitehall, Grove City
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Bexley		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 Bexley by year

506307208309210511512313114215116317418119120121222323424225126

When hail season peaks near Bexley

Of the 54 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and July (10).

Jan2Feb6Mar10Apr4May12Jun10Jul2Aug3Sep4Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Bexley

Jun 22, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Leesburg (5 mi from Bexley)

Oct 4, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Gahanna (5 mi from Bexley)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to hen egg size fell for up to 15 minutes across the eastern Columbus suburbs, causing extensive widespread damage to vehicles, homes and other structures. The hail accumulated up to several inches deep in spots, and remained on the ground well after the thunderstorm had passed.

Apr 11, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Columbus (5 mi from Bexley)

National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell from downtown Columbus into the eastern suburbs.

Apr 5, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Columbus (5 mi from Bexley)

National Weather Service description (English): One inch hail also fell in this location.

Sep 16, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grove City (8 mi from Bexley)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bexley

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Downtown Columbus
4 mi from Bexley
Aug 11, 2026EF?Downtown Columbus
2 mi from Bexley
Aug 11, 2026EF?Upper Arlington
6 mi from Bexley
Mar 30, 2025EF0Columbus So Columbus
7 mi from Bexley		2.6 mi long, 250 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF0Groveport
9 mi from Bexley		4.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF2Blacklick
7 mi from Bexley		2.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Sep 26, 2018EF1Hanford
2 mi from Bexley		3.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 4, 2016EF0Columbus
5 mi from Bexley		0.3 mi long, 135 yd wide
Nov 1, 2013EF0Columbus So Columbus
7 mi from Bexley		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2011EF0Groveport
9 mi from Bexley		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF0Groveport
8 mi from Bexley		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 22, 2010EF0Taylor
5 mi from Bexley		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bexley

244 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bexley since 2006, on 118 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedGrove City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202682 mph, measuredWhitehall, Gahanna, Reynoldsburg
20 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202651 mph, measuredWhitehall
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202649 mph, measuredWhitehall
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedColumbus, Gould Park
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 202669 mph, measuredPort Columbus Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202558 mph, estimatedSummit Station
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202558 mph, estimatedBriggsdale, Homedale
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202558 mph, estimatedGahanna
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202552 mph, estimatedHanford
1 wind report		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 Bexley; 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 Bexley.

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