Hail HistoryHail history for Licking County, OH
81 hail reports in Licking County since 2006 on 52 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 7, 2006.
Cities in Licking County
- Newark
32 hail days - Pataskala
32 hail days - Heath
37 hail days - Granville
34 hail days - Johnstown
18 hail days - Beechwood Trails
32 hail days - Buckeye Lake
45 hail days
Recent hail in Licking County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Heath 1 hail report |
| May 5, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Newark, Homer 3 hail reports |
| May 2, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Homer 1 hail report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Buckeye Lake, Heath, Marne 3 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Licking County by year
When hail season peaks in Licking County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Licking County
246 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Licking County since 2006, on 121 days. The strongest measured gust was 102 mph on Apr 20, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Hebron 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Pataskala, Hebron 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Heath, Newark, Hanover 6 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Granville 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Newark, Hanover, Gratiot 7 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Jersey 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Wilkins Run, Heath, Newark 4 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Newark, Alexandria, Concord 6 wind reports |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Wagram 1 wind report |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Summit Station 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 Licking 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).