Hail History

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Hail history for Eaton, OH

Last hail within 10 milesJul 9, 20200.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jun 2, 2009
Hail days since 200620
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles87

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Eaton on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 2, 2009. Hail is most common here in April and September.

Recent hail near Eaton

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Eaton in the last two years.

Hail days near Eaton by year

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When hail season peaks near Eaton

Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and September (3).

Jan1Feb2Mar8Apr1May2Jun3JulAug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Eaton

Jun 2, 2009 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Gratis (7 mi from Eaton)

National Weather Service description (English): One and three quarter inch to two and a half inch hail fell in and around Gratis.

May 25, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Eaton (5 mi from Eaton)

Apr 1, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Eaton (4 mi from Eaton)

Apr 3, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Kitson Corners (4 mi from Eaton)

Apr 20, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Eaton (1 mi from Eaton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Eaton

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 1, 2026EF?Eaton
4 mi from Eaton
Sep 24, 2024EF0Kitson Corners
2 mi from Eaton		1.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 15, 2019EF0New Westville
9 mi from Eaton		1.7 mi long, 35 yd wide
May 19, 2019EF0New Lexington
5 mi from Eaton		3.6 mi long, 120 yd wide
May 19, 2019EF1New Hope
4 mi from Eaton		4.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 19, 2019EF1Kreitzer Corner
8 mi from Eaton		4.0 mi long, 120 yd wide
Mar 14, 2016EF1Kitson Corners
4 mi from Eaton		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jan 29, 2008EF0Lewisburg Gilmer Airport
8 mi from Eaton		2.0 mi long, 80 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Eaton

87 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Eaton since 2006, on 54 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jul 11, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 20, 2026damage reportedGratis, Lewisburg
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 16, 2026damage reportedWest Alexandria
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedCamden, Lewisburg
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedCollege Corner
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 1, 2026damage reportedWest Alexandria, Eaton
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedKitson Corners, Lewisburg Gilmer Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202558 mph, estimatedHamburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202558 mph, estimatedIngomar, Pyrmont
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 202558 mph, estimatedDadsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202558 mph, estimatedCamden
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 Eaton; 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 Eaton.

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