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Hail history for Columbus, OH

Last hail within 10 milesJun 6, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Oct 4, 2006
Hail days since 200663
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles268

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Columbus on 63 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Oct 4, 2006. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Columbus ranks #52 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Columbus

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 6, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Dublin
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Columbus		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 22, 20261 in
quarter		Minerva Park, Columbus
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Columbus		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20250.88 in
nickel		Hilliard
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Columbus		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Grandview Hgts
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Columbus		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20251 in
quarter		Oh St Univ Airport
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Columbus		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 27, 20251 in
quarter		Whitehall, Grove City
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Columbus		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 Columbus by year

60630720840921061171231311421511651731811920121222323524425226

When hail season peaks near Columbus

Of the 63 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and July (12).

Jan2Feb7Mar10Apr6May14Jun12Jul3Aug4Sep3Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Columbus

Jun 22, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Leesburg (8 mi from Columbus)

Oct 4, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Gahanna (8 mi from Columbus)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to hen egg size fell for up to 15 minutes across the eastern Columbus suburbs, causing extensive widespread damage to vehicles, homes and other structures. The hail accumulated up to several inches deep in spots, and remained on the ground well after the thunderstorm had passed.

Apr 11, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Columbus (5 mi from Columbus)

National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell from downtown Columbus into the eastern suburbs.

Apr 5, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grove City (7 mi from Columbus)

National Weather Service description (English): One inch hail also fell in this location.

Sep 16, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grove City (4 mi from Columbus)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Columbus

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Downtown Columbus
2 mi from Columbus
Aug 11, 2026EF?Downtown Columbus
1 mi from Columbus
Aug 11, 2026EF?Upper Arlington
5 mi from Columbus
Mar 30, 2025EF0Columbus So Columbus
6 mi from Columbus		2.6 mi long, 250 yd wide
Sep 26, 2018EF1Hanford
2 mi from Columbus		3.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 3, 2018EF1Grove City
8 mi from Columbus		2.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 4, 2016EF0Columbus
6 mi from Columbus		0.3 mi long, 135 yd wide
Nov 1, 2013EF0Columbus So Columbus
6 mi from Columbus		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF0Groveport
9 mi from Columbus		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 22, 2010EF0Taylor
8 mi from Columbus		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 28, 2006F0Grove City
4 mi from Columbus		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Aug 28, 2006F0Bexley
5 mi from Columbus		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Columbus

268 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Columbus since 2006, on 121 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedGrove City
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202682 mph, measuredWhitehall, Gahanna, Hilliard
20 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202652 mph, measuredDublin, Whitehall
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202649 mph, measuredWhitehall
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedUpper Arlington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202666 mph, measuredOh St Univ Airport, Columbus, Gould Park
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 202669 mph, measuredPort Columbus Airport, Columbus Bolton Field
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202558 mph, estimatedBriggsdale, Homedale
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202558 mph, estimatedGahanna
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202552 mph, estimatedHanford
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 Columbus; 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 Columbus.

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