Hail History

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Hail history for Gallipolis, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 10, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.25 inApr 29, 2014
Hail days since 200619
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles103

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gallipolis on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Apr 29, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Gallipolis

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 10, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Cheshire, Point Pleasant
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Gallipolis		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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

Hail days near Gallipolis by year

10640710810921011111213114151161721819201211221232425126

When hail season peaks near Gallipolis

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and April (5).

JanFeb2Mar5Apr1May5Jun4Jul1AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Gallipolis

Apr 29, 2014 · 2.25 in · Blowell (8 mi from Gallipolis)

National Weather Service description (English): The large hail fell along Bullaville Road. Dents in vehicles occurred.

Apr 5, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bidwell (9 mi from Gallipolis)

May 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Patriot (10 mi from Gallipolis)

Aug 10, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cheshire (9 mi from Gallipolis)

Mar 18, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Patriot (8 mi from Gallipolis)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gallipolis

103 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gallipolis since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Apr 8, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedPoint Pleasant, Gallipolis
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedHenderson, Point Pleasant
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedGallipolis
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedPoint Pleasant
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 1, 202658 mph, estimatedGallipolis
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 20, 202658 mph, estimatedBidwell, Chipper Mills, Point Pleasant
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202558 mph, estimatedGallipolis Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 202558 mph, estimatedFivemile
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202558 mph, estimatedEureka, Chipper Mills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 31, 202458 mph, estimatedFairfield, Kerr, Point Pleasant Airport
3 wind reports		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 Gallipolis; 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 Gallipolis.

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