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Hail history for Lexington, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lexington on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 29, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Lexington
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Kings Corners 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Lexington |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Alta, Mansfield, Lexington 6 hail reports · closest near the center of Lexington |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Lexington, Mansfield 4 hail reports · closest near the center of Lexington |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lexington by year
When hail season peaks near Lexington
Of the 42 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (15) and May (7).
Largest hail storms near Lexington
Jun 22, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairlawn (6 mi from Lexington)
Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ontario (6 mi from Lexington)
National Weather Service description (English): A supercell thunderstorm produced golf ball size hail. Numerous vehicles and homes sustained damage from the large hail.Jun 29, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Steam Corners (3 mi from Lexington)
Jun 12, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Bellville (5 mi from Lexington)
Jun 4, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mansfield (7 mi from Lexington)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lexington
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2022 | EF1 | Hastings 9 mi from Lexington |
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF0 | East Mansfield 9 mi from Lexington |
| Aug 20, 2007 | EF1 | Shauck 4 mi from Lexington |
| Aug 20, 2007 | EF1 | Kings Corners 4 mi from Lexington |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lexington
120 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lexington since 2006, on 78 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Apr 29, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | damage reported | Lucas 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Mansfield 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Mansfield 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Bellville 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Bellville 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Lexington, Lucas, Millsboro 3 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Bellville, Lucas, East Mansfield 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Bellville, Mansfield, Lexington 4 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Mansfield 1 wind report |
| May 2, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Palmyra 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 Lexington; 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 Lexington.
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