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Hail history for Fruit Hill, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fruit Hill on 66 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 3, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Fruit Hill
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Amelia 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Fruit Hill |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Alexandria, Hawthorne 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Fruit Hill |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Fruit Hill by year
When hail season peaks near Fruit Hill
Of the 66 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (18) and May (14).
Largest hail storms near Fruit Hill
Aug 3, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Alexandria (8 mi from Fruit Hill)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail was reported along Otter Court.Jun 10, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Alexandria (7 mi from Fruit Hill)
May 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cincinnati (8 mi from Fruit Hill)
Apr 26, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Highland Hgts (5 mi from Fruit Hill)
Mar 2, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Richmond (10 mi from Fruit Hill)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fruit Hill
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Amelia 8 mi from Fruit Hill |
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF0 | Silverton 9 mi from Fruit Hill |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF1 | Blairsville 5 mi from Fruit Hill |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF0 | Mt Washington 2 mi from Fruit Hill |
| Jun 4, 2008 | EF0 | Red Bank 4 mi from Fruit Hill |
| Jul 11, 2006 | F0 | Milford 9 mi from Fruit Hill |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fruit Hill
327 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fruit Hill since 2006, on 146 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Aug 4, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Turpin Hills, Wilder, Covington 11 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Turpin Hills 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 46 mph, measured | Turpin Hills, Saint Bernard, Silverton 4 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Turpin Hills, Batavia, New Richmond 9 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Norwood, Batavia Clrmnt Co Airport 2 wind reports |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Lunken Field Cinc, Summerside 2 wind reports |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Covington, Fort Thomas 2 wind reports |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Day Hgts, Mulberry 3 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Newport 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Glen Este, Willowville 3 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 Fruit Hill; 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 Fruit Hill.
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