Hail History

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Hail history for Groveport, OH

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 27, 20250.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Oct 4, 2006
Hail days since 200643
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles199

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Groveport on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Oct 4, 2006. Hail is most common here in April and July.

Recent hail near Groveport

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Feb 27, 20251 in
quarter		Whitehall, Grove City
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Groveport		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 Groveport by year

6062072082092103113122132141511621731811922012122222342412526

When hail season peaks near Groveport

Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (11) and July (8).

Jan2Feb4Mar11Apr5May7Jun8Jul1Aug1Sep3Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Groveport

Jun 22, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Leesburg (10 mi from Groveport)

Oct 4, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Gahanna (10 mi from Groveport)

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 7, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pickerington (7 mi from Groveport)

Oct 11, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Whitehall (6 mi from Groveport)

Nov 5, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Pickerington (7 mi from Groveport)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Groveport

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Downtown Columbus
7 mi from Groveport
Aug 11, 2026EF?Downtown Columbus
8 mi from Groveport
Mar 30, 2025EF0Columbus So Columbus
5 mi from Groveport		2.6 mi long, 250 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF0Groveport
3 mi from Groveport		4.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF0Waterloo
5 mi from Groveport		1.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 26, 2018EF1Hanford
7 mi from Groveport		3.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Nov 1, 2013EF0Columbus So Columbus
6 mi from Groveport		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2011EF1Rckenbckr Airport
5 mi from Groveport		2.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 20, 2011EF0Groveport
2 mi from Groveport		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF0Groveport
1 mi from Groveport		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 22, 2010EF0Taylor
7 mi from Groveport		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 28, 2006F0Grove City
9 mi from Groveport		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Groveport

199 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Groveport since 2006, on 98 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedGrove City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedPickerington
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202682 mph, measuredWhitehall, Gahanna, Reynoldsburg
19 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202651 mph, measuredWhitehall
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202649 mph, measuredWhitehall
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedBeals
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 202669 mph, measuredPort Columbus Airport, Wagram
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202558 mph, estimatedBriggsdale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202558 mph, estimatedDuvalls, Hanford
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202560 mph, measuredRckenbckr Airport, Port Columbus Airport
2 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 Groveport; 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 Groveport.

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