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Hail history for Cincinnati, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cincinnati on 62 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 9, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Cincinnati ranks #56 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Cincinnati
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Delhi 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Cincinnati |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Cincinnati by year
When hail season peaks near Cincinnati
Of the 62 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (15) and May (12).
Largest hail storms near Cincinnati
May 22, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dent (7 mi from Cincinnati)
Apr 9, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Delhi Hills (4 mi from Cincinnati)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail was reported near First Avenue and Talbert Street in Price Hill.Apr 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Erlanger (9 mi from Cincinnati)
May 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · White Oak (6 mi from Cincinnati)
Aug 3, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Maurice (9 mi from Cincinnati)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail was reported along Otter Court.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cincinnati
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF0 | Bevis 9 mi from Cincinnati |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF0 | Mt Washington 8 mi from Cincinnati |
| Jul 13, 2016 | EF0 | Covedale 5 mi from Cincinnati |
| Jun 4, 2008 | EF0 | Red Bank 6 mi from Cincinnati |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cincinnati
335 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cincinnati since 2006, on 137 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Aug 4, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Erlanger 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Turpin Hills, Wilder, Dent 17 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Turpin Hills 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Greenhills 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 46 mph, measured | Turpin Hills, Saint Bernard, North College Hil 5 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Turpin Hills, Fairfax, Saint Bernard 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Monfort Heights 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Norwood 1 wind report |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Lunken Field Cinc 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Covington, Fort Thomas 2 wind reports |
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 Cincinnati; 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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45 hail days - Middletown
32 hail days - Oxford
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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 Cincinnati.
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