Hail History

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Hail history for Bluffton, OH

Last hail within 10 milesMar 14, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 16, 2017
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles67

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bluffton on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 16, 2017. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Bluffton

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

Hail days near Bluffton by year

1063071082091104113121131415165171819120211221231242526

When hail season peaks near Bluffton

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

JanFeb5Mar4Apr5May4Jun5Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Bluffton

Jun 8, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lafayette (10 mi from Bluffton)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranged in size from half dollar to golf ball size.

May 25, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Cory (1 mi from Bluffton)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was observed and reported to the Northern Indiana National Weather Service Office. The report was then forwarded to the Cleveland office. Numerous vehicles were damaged as a result of the large hail.

Jul 16, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bluffton (0 mi from Bluffton)

National Weather Service description (English): Local media reported golf ball size hail.

May 25, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Smithville (5 mi from Bluffton)

Mar 15, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mt Cory (4 mi from Bluffton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bluffton

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 14, 2024EF1Mt Cory
4 mi from Bluffton		3.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 3, 2022EF0Mt Cory
6 mi from Bluffton		7.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 22, 2006F1Beaverdam
5 mi from Bluffton		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bluffton

67 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bluffton since 2006, on 42 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedColumbus Grove, Beaverdam, Rockport
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 17, 202670 mph, estimatedBluffton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202558 mph, estimatedAda
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 202558 mph, estimatedAda
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202458 mph, estimatedAda
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202470 mph, estimatedColumbus Grove
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 202360 mph, estimatedBluffton, Jenera
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202358 mph, estimatedAda
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202363 mph, estimatedJenera, Ada
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202360 mph, estimatedPandora, Ada
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 Bluffton; 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 Bluffton.

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