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Hail history for Forest Park, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Forest Park on 46 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 25, 2009. Hail is most common here in April and July.
Recent hail near Forest Park
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Fairfield 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Forest Park |
| May 16, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Kyles, Hamilton Airport 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Forest Park |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Forest Park by year
When hail season peaks near Forest Park
Of the 46 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and July (9).
Largest hail storms near Forest Park
Jun 25, 2009 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hamilton (8 mi from Forest Park)
Aug 3, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Crescentville (5 mi from Forest Park)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail was reported at the intersection of Cresentville and Chesterdale Roads on the Butler/Hamilton County Line.May 16, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kyles (9 mi from Forest Park)
May 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hamilton (9 mi from Forest Park)
May 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · White Oak (7 mi from Forest Park)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Forest Park
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2025 | EF0 | Maud 8 mi from Forest Park |
| Mar 30, 2025 | EF0 | Mason 10 mi from Forest Park |
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF0 | Bevis 6 mi from Forest Park |
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF0 | Silverton 10 mi from Forest Park |
| May 26, 2011 | EF1 | Hughes 8 mi from Forest Park |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Forest Park
196 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Forest Park since 2006, on 109 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on May 23, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 49 mph, measured | Fairfield, Monroe 2 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Fairfield 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 54 mph, measured | Fairfield, Hamilton, Ross 4 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Hamilton, New Miami, Greenhills 6 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Fairfield, Saint Bernard, North College Hil 5 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Saint Bernard 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Monfort Heights 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | College Hill 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Hartwell, Woodlawn, Arlington Hgts 4 wind reports |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Hamilton Airport, Pleasant Run Farms 2 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 Forest Park; 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 Forest Park.
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