Hail History

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Hail history for Lincoln, OH

Last hail within 10 milesJun 6, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 16, 2013
Hail days since 200647
Days with hail 1 inch or larger26
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles182

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lincoln on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 16, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Lincoln

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 6, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Dublin
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Lincoln		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 22, 20261 in
quarter		Columbus
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Lincoln		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20250.88 in
nickel		Hilliard
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Lincoln		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Grandview Hgts
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Lincoln		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20251 in
quarter		Oh St Univ Airport
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Lincoln		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 27, 20250.75 in
penny		Grove City
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Lincoln		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 Lincoln by year

20630720820921051131221321421511651711811920121222123424425226

When hail season peaks near Lincoln

Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and April (8).

Jan2Feb5Mar8Apr4May12Jun8Jul1Aug3Sep2Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Lincoln

Apr 11, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Columbus (9 mi from Lincoln)

National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell from downtown Columbus into the eastern suburbs.

Apr 5, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grove City (4 mi from Lincoln)

National Weather Service description (English): One inch hail also fell in this location.

Sep 16, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grove City (3 mi from Lincoln)

Jun 17, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hilliard (6 mi from Lincoln)

Apr 16, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lilly Chapel (8 mi from Lincoln)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lincoln

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Downtown Columbus
8 mi from Lincoln
Aug 11, 2026EF?Downtown Columbus
8 mi from Lincoln
Aug 11, 2026EF?Upper Arlington
7 mi from Lincoln
Mar 30, 2025EF0Columbus So Columbus
10 mi from Lincoln		2.6 mi long, 250 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF0Darby Dan Airport
6 mi from Lincoln		3.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF0Wrightsville
9 mi from Lincoln		0.5 mi long, 60 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF1Mudsock
4 mi from Lincoln		3.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 28, 2023EF0Amity
10 mi from Lincoln		0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Sep 26, 2018EF1Hanford
9 mi from Lincoln		3.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 3, 2018EF1Grove City
7 mi from Lincoln		2.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 1, 2013EF0Columbus So Columbus
9 mi from Lincoln		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 11, 2008EF0West Jefferson
7 mi from Lincoln		1.2 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lincoln

182 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lincoln since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedGrove City
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedWest Jefferson
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202665 mph, measuredHilliard, Bexley, Plain City
17 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202652 mph, measuredDublin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedUpper Arlington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202666 mph, measuredOh St Univ Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 202658 mph, measuredColumbus Bolton Field
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202558 mph, estimatedWrightsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202558 mph, estimatedBriggsdale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202560 mph, measuredOh St Univ 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 Lincoln; 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 Lincoln.

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