Hail History

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Hail history for Bowling Green, OH

Last hail within 10 milesOct 23, 20200.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 15, 2012
Hail days since 200620
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles85

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bowling Green on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 15, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green

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

Hail days near Bowling Green by year

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When hail season peaks near Bowling Green

Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (4).

JanFeb4Mar1Apr7May4Jun2JulAugSep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Bowling Green

May 7, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waterville (10 mi from Bowling Green)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was observed. A few vehicles were damaged.

Mar 15, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bowling Green (1 mi from Bowling Green)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as golf balls was reported. A few vehicles were damaged by the hail.

Nov 14, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Haskins (7 mi from Bowling Green)

Jun 18, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Portage (3 mi from Bowling Green)

May 25, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Bellville (1 mi from Bowling Green)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bowling Green

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 24, 2016EF0Pemberville
7 mi from Bowling Green		0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013EF1Jerry City
9 mi from Bowling Green		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 7, 2010EF1Cloverdale
7 mi from Bowling Green		2.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 1, 2007EF0Portage
3 mi from Bowling Green		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bowling Green

85 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bowling Green since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Nov 17, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
May 18, 202660 mph, estimatedHaskins
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202670 mph, estimatedBailey, Bowling Grn Unv Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202469 mph, estimatedWeston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202463 mph, estimatedWeston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202463 mph, estimatedPlaza, Wingston, Tontogany
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202363 mph, estimatedBowling Green
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202363 mph, estimatedTontogany
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 202363 mph, estimatedPlaza
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202363 mph, estimatedPemberville, Tontogany
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202263 mph, estimatedBradner
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 Bowling Green; 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 Bowling Green.

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