Hail History

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Hail history for Chillicothe, OH

Last hail within 10 milesMay 4, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20065 inMay 1, 2012
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles87

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chillicothe on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 5 in on May 1, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Chillicothe

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 4, 20251 in
quarter		Hopetown
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Chillicothe		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Metzger, Mooresville
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Chillicothe		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 Chillicothe by year

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When hail season peaks near Chillicothe

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and June (5).

JanFeb2Mar3Apr5May5Jun2Jul3Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Chillicothe

May 1, 2012 · 5 in · Chillicothe (0 mi from Chillicothe)

National Weather Service description (English): A picture was taken of a 5 inch hailstone next to a ruler for measurement.

May 14, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Locks (6 mi from Chillicothe)

Jun 4, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Chillicothe (1 mi from Chillicothe)

Jul 1, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Chillicothe (1 mi from Chillicothe)

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kingston (10 mi from Chillicothe)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chillicothe

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 16, 2021EF0Greenland
9 mi from Chillicothe		3.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 10, 2020EF0Anderson
6 mi from Chillicothe		5.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 20, 2009EF0Kingston
9 mi from Chillicothe		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chillicothe

87 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chillicothe since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jun 10, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedNorth Fork Village
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedChillicothe
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 202654 mph, measuredKingston, Frankfort, North Fork Village
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 7, 202558 mph, estimatedKingston, Kinnikinnick
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202561 mph, measuredMetzger
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 202558 mph, estimatedMassieville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202558 mph, estimatedMassieville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202458 mph, estimatedTucson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202458 mph, estimatedDenver, Chillicothe, Hallsville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202458 mph, estimatedChillicothe
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 Chillicothe; 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 Chillicothe.

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