Hail history for Heath, OH

Last hail within 10 milesMar 22, 20261.75 in (golf ball)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Apr 7, 2006

Hail days since 200637

Days with hail 1 inch or larger19

Tornadoes within 10 miles7

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles159

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Heath on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 7, 2006. Hail is most common here in June and March.

Recent hail near Heath

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Mar 22, 2026	1.75 in golf ball	Heath 1 hail report · closest near the center of Heath	NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 2025	1.75 in golf ball	Newark, Thornville 3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Heath	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 2025	2 in hen egg	Buckeye Lake, Thornville, Heath 6 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Heath	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 Heath by year

When hail season peaks near Heath

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and March (7).

Largest hail storms near Heath

Apr 7, 2006 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Newark (5 mi from Heath)

Apr 2, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Buckeye Lake (7 mi from Heath)

Oct 4, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pataskala (9 mi from Heath)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail to golf ball size fell for an extended period of time across the far western portion of the county, causing widespread significant damage. Thirty to forty mobile homes and numerous vehicles were severely damaged. A few subdivisions in the Pataskala area had homes that sustained extensive roof and siding damage.

Jun 2, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jacksontown (6 mi from Heath)

National Weather Service description (English): Location of the event was at route 13 and Interstate 70.

Sep 16, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark (4 mi from Heath)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Heath

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jun 5, 2024	EF0	Marne 7 mi from Heath	0.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024	EF0	Linnville 8 mi from Heath	5.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Nov 1, 2013	EF1	Buckeye Vly Airport 6 mi from Heath	1.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2011	EF2	Newark Heath Airport 2 mi from Heath	3.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 20, 2011	EF1	Clay Lick 9 mi from Heath	0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 4, 2011	EF0	Outville 7 mi from Heath	0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010	EF0	Union Station 5 mi from Heath	0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Heath

159 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Heath since 2006, on 88 days. The strongest measured gust was 102 mph on Apr 20, 2011.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	damage reported	Hebron 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026	damage reported	Thornville, Hebron 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage reported	Glenford, Harbor Hills, Heath 7 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026	damage reported	Granville 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	damage reported	Newark, Hanover 6 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Thornville, Wilkins Run, Heath 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Millersport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 2026	69 mph, estimated	Newark, Granville 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Fredonia, Hebron 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 2025	58 mph, measured	Heath 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 Heath; 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 Heath.

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