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Hail history for Gahanna, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 8, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Oct 4, 2006
Hail days since 200657
Days with hail 1 inch or larger27
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles238

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gahanna on 57 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Oct 4, 2006. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Gahanna ranks #170 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Gahanna

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 8, 20260.88 in
nickel		New Albany
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Gahanna		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 20260.75 in
penny		Africa
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Gahanna		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 22, 20261 in
quarter		Minerva Park, Columbus
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Gahanna		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Westerville, Africa
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Gahanna		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Grandview Hgts, New Albany
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Gahanna		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 27, 20251 in
quarter		Whitehall
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Gahanna		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Gahanna by year

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When hail season peaks near Gahanna

Of the 57 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and July (10).

Jan2Feb9Mar7Apr5May13Jun10Jul5Aug2Sep4OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Gahanna

Jun 22, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Leesburg (1 mi from Gahanna)

Oct 4, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Gahanna (0 mi from Gahanna)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to hen egg size fell for up to 15 minutes across the eastern Columbus suburbs, causing extensive widespread damage to vehicles, homes and other structures. The hail accumulated up to several inches deep in spots, and remained on the ground well after the thunderstorm had passed.

Apr 11, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Columbus (6 mi from Gahanna)

National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell from downtown Columbus into the eastern suburbs.

Apr 5, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Columbus (6 mi from Gahanna)

National Weather Service description (English): One inch hail also fell in this location.

Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dublin (10 mi from Gahanna)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gahanna

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Downtown Columbus
9 mi from Gahanna
Aug 11, 2026EF?Downtown Columbus
7 mi from Gahanna
Aug 11, 2026EF?Upper Arlington
9 mi from Gahanna
Apr 17, 2024EF1Harlem
9 mi from Gahanna		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF2Blacklick
3 mi from Gahanna		2.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF2Jersey
6 mi from Gahanna		11.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Sep 26, 2018EF1Hanford
6 mi from Gahanna		3.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 4, 2016EF0Columbus
4 mi from Gahanna		0.3 mi long, 135 yd wide
Sep 22, 2010EF0Taylor
3 mi from Gahanna		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 11, 2006F2New Albany
7 mi from Gahanna		0.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 28, 2006F0Bexley
7 mi from Gahanna		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gahanna

238 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gahanna since 2006, on 120 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202682 mph, measuredWhitehall, Gahanna, Reynoldsburg
20 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202651 mph, measuredWhitehall
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedNew Albany
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202649 mph, measuredWhitehall
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202652 mph, estimatedJersey
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedColumbus, Gould Park
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202658 mph, estimatedNew Albany
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 202669 mph, measuredPort Columbus Airport, Wagram
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202558 mph, estimatedSummit Station
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202558 mph, estimatedHomedale
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 Gahanna; 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 Gahanna.

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