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Hail history for Coldwater, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Coldwater on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Aug 8, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Coldwater
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Celina 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Coldwater |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | St Sebastian 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Coldwater |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | St Henry 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Coldwater |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Coldwater by year
When hail season peaks near Coldwater
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Coldwater
Aug 8, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Celina (7 mi from Coldwater)
May 25, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Celina (7 mi from Coldwater)
Apr 7, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Fort Recovery (8 mi from Coldwater)
Jun 25, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · St Henry (4 mi from Coldwater)
Jun 1, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Celina (6 mi from Coldwater)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Coldwater
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2024 | EF2 | Fort Recovery 9 mi from Coldwater |
| May 7, 2024 | EF1 | Sebastian 6 mi from Coldwater |
| May 7, 2024 | EF2 | Lock Two 9 mi from Coldwater |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF1 | Celina 6 mi from Coldwater |
| Jun 18, 2021 | EF2 | Fort Recovery 9 mi from Coldwater |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | Durbin 6 mi from Coldwater |
| Nov 5, 2017 | EF2 | Padua 9 mi from Coldwater |
| Nov 5, 2017 | EF2 | Celina 5 mi from Coldwater |
| Apr 19, 2011 | EF2 | Celina 6 mi from Coldwater |
| Aug 28, 2006 | F0 | St Henry 6 mi from Coldwater |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Coldwater
73 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Coldwater since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jun 29, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Saint Henry 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Coldwater, Celina 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Celina, Tama 3 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Sebastian, Celina 2 wind reports |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Sebastian, Chickasaw 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Fort Recovery, Celina Lakefield Airport 2 wind reports |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Montezuma, Celina 2 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 52 mph, estimated | Celina 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | St Wendelin, Philothea 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Tama, Celina, St Joseph 3 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 Coldwater; 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 Coldwater.
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