Hail HistoryHail history for Jackson County, OH
39 hail reports in Jackson County since 2006 on 24 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 9, 2020.
Cities in Jackson County
Recent hail in Jackson County
No hail was reported in Jackson County in the last two years.
Hail days in Jackson County by year
When hail season peaks in Jackson County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Jackson County
95 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Jackson County since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jun 13, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | damage reported | Coalton 1 wind report |
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Wellston 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Wellston, Coalton 3 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Jackson 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Coalton 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Chapmans, Grahamsville, Hitchcock 3 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Jackson, Roads 3 wind reports |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hitchcock, Coalton, Leo 3 wind reports |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Jackson, Evans Airport 2 wind reports |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Blackfork Jct 1 wind report |
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 Jackson County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).