Hail History

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Hail history for Lima, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 12, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Aug 12, 2026
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles83

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lima on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 12, 2026. Hail is most common here in August and April.

Lima ranks #842 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Lima

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 12, 20262 in
hen egg		Lima, Fort Shawnee, Elida
8 hail reports · closest near the center of Lima		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Cridersville
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Lima		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 Lima by year

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When hail season peaks near Lima

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (4) and April (4).

JanFeb3Mar4Apr4May3Jun2Jul4Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lima

Aug 12, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lima (0 mi from Lima)

Jun 8, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lafayette (8 mi from Lima)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranged in size from half dollar to golf ball size.

Apr 10, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Buckland (10 mi from Lima)

Mar 28, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cairo (6 mi from Lima)

Jul 20, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Harrod (10 mi from Lima)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lima

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 1, 2023EF0Westminster
8 mi from Lima		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF0Westminster
8 mi from Lima		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF0Lafayette
6 mi from Lima		0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 19, 2011EF1Cairo
8 mi from Lima		0.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF2Cridersville
8 mi from Lima		2.5 mi long, 110 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF0Fort Shawnee
6 mi from Lima		1.4 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 11, 2010EF0Lima
1 mi from Lima		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lima

83 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lima since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jun 1, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 202652 mph, measuredWestminster, Elida, Beaverdam
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedCridersville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 19, 202660 mph, estimatedAllentown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202570 mph, estimatedKemp, Lima
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202563 mph, measuredAllen Co Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202358 mph, estimatedLima
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202370 mph, estimatedYoder, Westminster
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202269 mph, estimatedLima
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202260 mph, estimatedElida, Lima
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 6, 202258 mph, measuredAllen Co Airport
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 Lima; 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

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 Lima.

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