Hail History

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Hail history for Buckeye Lake, OH

Last hail within 10 milesMar 22, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Apr 7, 2006
Hail days since 200645
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles165

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Buckeye Lake on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 7, 2006. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Buckeye Lake

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 22, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Heath
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Buckeye Lake		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20251 in
quarter		Thornville, Newark
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Buckeye Lake		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20252 in
hen egg		Buckeye Lake, Thornville, Heath
6 hail reports · closest near the center of Buckeye Lake		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 Buckeye Lake by year

206507408209310611312113214115162172181912021122323424225126

When hail season peaks near Buckeye Lake

Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (11) and June (10).

Jan1Feb8Mar11Apr4May10Jun7Jul2AugSep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Buckeye Lake

Apr 7, 2006 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Newark (10 mi from Buckeye Lake)

Apr 2, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Buckeye Lake (0 mi from Buckeye Lake)

Oct 4, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pataskala (9 mi from Buckeye Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail to golf ball size fell for an extended period of time across the far western portion of the county, causing widespread significant damage. Thirty to forty mobile homes and numerous vehicles were severely damaged. A few subdivisions in the Pataskala area had homes that sustained extensive roof and siding damage.

Jun 2, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jacksontown (4 mi from Buckeye Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): Location of the event was at route 13 and Interstate 70.

Jun 7, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Granville (10 mi from Buckeye Lake)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Buckeye Lake

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 2, 2024EF0Linnville
9 mi from Buckeye Lake		5.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF0Pleasantville
9 mi from Buckeye Lake		1.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 27, 2023EF0Etna
9 mi from Buckeye Lake		0.3 mi long, 90 yd wide
Apr 3, 2018EF0Bruno
6 mi from Buckeye Lake		1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 1, 2013EF1Buckeye Vly Airport
4 mi from Buckeye Lake		1.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2011EF1Baltimore
9 mi from Buckeye Lake		2.6 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 20, 2011EF2Newark Heath Airport
6 mi from Buckeye Lake		3.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 4, 2011EF0Outville
6 mi from Buckeye Lake		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 28, 2011EF1Thurston
6 mi from Buckeye Lake		2.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF0Union Station
6 mi from Buckeye Lake		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Buckeye Lake

165 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Buckeye Lake since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 102 mph on Apr 20, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 9, 202639 mph, measuredSomerset
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedHebron
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedThornville, Hebron
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedBaltimore
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedGlenford, Harbor Hills, Heath
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedGranville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedBaltimore, Newark
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedThornville, Heath, Newark
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202658 mph, estimatedStoudertown, Thurston, Bruno
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedMillersport
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 Buckeye Lake; 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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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 Buckeye Lake.

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