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Hail history for Kettering, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 7, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)May 25, 2011
Hail days since 200657
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles262

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kettering on 57 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 25, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Kettering 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 Kettering

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 7, 20261 in
quarter		Miamisburg, Beavercreek
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Kettering		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 29, 20251 in
quarter		Whitfield, Moraine
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Kettering		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 4, 20251 in
quarter		Centerville, Edgetown
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Kettering		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 27, 20251 in
quarter		Miamisburg, Springboro, Wright View
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Kettering		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 Kettering by year

40620750830921071171211341461521641711811920121122123124325126

When hail season peaks near Kettering

Of the 57 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (18) and June (14).

Jan2Feb1Mar18Apr7May14Jun6Jul4Aug3Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Kettering

May 25, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · Miamisburg (5 mi from Kettering)

National Weather Service description (English): Two individuals, one child and one adult, were injured by large hail while running for cover. A truck also sustained damage due to the hail.

Jun 18, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Country Acres (4 mi from Kettering)

Jun 2, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Centerville (7 mi from Kettering)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of hail came in from spotters and a NWS employee. Hail of 2 inches fell south of Centerville. Seven minutes later, 1.5 inch hail was reported south of Miamisburg.

Jun 5, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Beavertown (1 mi from Kettering)

Feb 27, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Knollwood (6 mi from Kettering)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kettering

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 1, 2026EF?Miamisburg
9 mi from Kettering
Aug 1, 2026EF?Drexel
9 mi from Kettering
Apr 3, 2025EF0Five Pts
8 mi from Kettering		0.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 3, 2025EF0Centerville
8 mi from Kettering		2.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF0Eastview
6 mi from Kettering		0.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF1New Germany
7 mi from Kettering		1.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 27, 2019EF2Eastview
6 mi from Kettering		0.6 mi long, 1,230 yd wide
May 27, 2019EF3New Germany
6 mi from Kettering		9.4 mi long, 1,230 yd wide
May 26, 2015EF1Country Acres
4 mi from Kettering		0.6 mi long, 70 yd wide
Apr 19, 2015EF0Hempstead
3 mi from Kettering		0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 25, 2011EF0Oak Ridge
4 mi from Kettering		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 11, 2006F1Miamisburg
5 mi from Kettering		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kettering

262 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kettering since 2006, on 114 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Mar 30, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 20, 2026damage reportedWest Carrollton, Kettering, Bellbrook
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 17, 2026damage reportedBeavercreek
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 202647 mph, measuredSpringboro
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 4, 202647 mph, measuredSpringboro, West Carrollton, Oakwood
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedWest Carrollton, Kettering, Downtown Dayton
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedNorthridge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedBellbrook, Washington Mills, Centerville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202658 mph, estimatedSpringboro, Dayton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedDwyer
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202558 mph, estimatedWright View
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 Kettering; 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 Kettering.

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