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Hail history for Lake Darby, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Darby on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 16, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Lake Darby
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Dublin, Amity 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Lake Darby |
| May 2, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Hilliard 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Lake Darby |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lake Darby by year
When hail season peaks near Lake Darby
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Lake Darby
Apr 5, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grove City (8 mi from Lake Darby)
National Weather Service description (English): One inch hail also fell in this location.Sep 16, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grove City (8 mi from Lake Darby)
Jun 17, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hilliard (7 mi from Lake Darby)
Apr 16, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lilly Chapel (5 mi from Lake Darby)
Oct 4, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hilliard (7 mi from Lake Darby)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Darby
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | EF? | Plain City 9 mi from Lake Darby |
| Feb 28, 2024 | EF0 | Darby Dan Airport 3 mi from Lake Darby |
| Feb 28, 2024 | EF0 | Wrightsville 7 mi from Lake Darby |
| Feb 28, 2024 | EF1 | Mudsock 4 mi from Lake Darby |
| Sep 28, 2023 | EF0 | Amity 7 mi from Lake Darby |
| May 18, 2020 | EF0 | Lilly Chapel 7 mi from Lake Darby |
| May 11, 2008 | EF0 | West Jefferson 2 mi from Lake Darby |
| May 11, 2008 | EF0 | Mudsock 2 mi from Lake Darby |
| Aug 28, 2006 | F0 | Grove City 10 mi from Lake Darby |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Darby
86 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Darby since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 29, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Grove City 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | West Jefferson 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Hilliard, London, Plain City 11 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Upper Arlington 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Plumwood 1 wind report |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Columbus Bolton Field 1 wind report |
| Jul 26, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Wrightsville 1 wind report |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lafayette 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Valley View, Mudsock, Hayden 3 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 52 mph, estimated | Upper Arlington 1 wind report |
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 Lake Darby; 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
- Grove City
32 hail days - Upper Arlington
61 hail days - Dublin
54 hail days - Columbus
63 hail days - Westerville
49 hail days - Reynoldsburg
43 hail days - Delaware
20 hail days - Springfield
32 hail days
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 Lake Darby.
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