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Hail history for Grove City, OH

Last hail within 10 milesApr 2, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 16, 2013
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles133

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Grove City on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 16, 2013. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Grove City ranks #555 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Grove City

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Grandview Hgts
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Grove City		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 27, 20250.75 in
penny		Grove City
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Grove City		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 Grove City by year

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When hail season peaks near Grove City

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and June (7).

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Largest hail storms near Grove City

Apr 5, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grove City (2 mi from Grove City)

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

Sep 16, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grove City (5 mi from Grove City)

Apr 16, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lilly Chapel (9 mi from Grove City)

Apr 3, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Grove City (3 mi from Grove City)

Feb 28, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Grove City (0 mi from Grove City)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Grove City

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Downtown Columbus
6 mi from Grove City
Aug 11, 2026EF?Downtown Columbus
8 mi from Grove City
Aug 11, 2026EF?Upper Arlington
10 mi from Grove City
Mar 30, 2025EF0Columbus So Columbus
6 mi from Grove City		2.6 mi long, 250 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF0Darby Dan Airport
8 mi from Grove City		3.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF0Wrightsville
7 mi from Grove City		0.5 mi long, 60 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF0Harrisburg
8 mi from Grove City		2.2 mi long, 80 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF1Mudsock
10 mi from Grove City		3.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Feb 27, 2023EF0Harrisburg
8 mi from Grove City		1.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 26, 2018EF1Hanford
8 mi from Grove City		3.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 3, 2018EF1Grove City
2 mi from Grove City		2.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 1, 2013EF0Columbus So Columbus
5 mi from Grove City		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Grove City

133 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Grove City since 2006, on 75 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 29, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedGrove City
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedBexley, Upper Arlington
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 22, 202658 mph, measuredColumbus Bolton Field
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202558 mph, estimatedWrightsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202558 mph, estimatedBriggsdale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202560 mph, measuredRckenbckr Airport, Commercial Pt
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202558 mph, estimatedSouth Columbus, Valley Crossing
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202458 mph, estimatedGrove City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202458 mph, estimatedValley View
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 28, 202458 mph, measuredCommercial Pt, Duvalls, Rckenbckr 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 Grove City; 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 Grove City.

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