Hail History

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Hail history for Mount Vernon, OH

Last hail within 10 milesMar 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 9, 2012
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles72

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mount Vernon on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 9, 2012. Hail is most common here in March and May.

Recent hail near Mount Vernon

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 22, 20261 in
quarter		Mt Liberty, Mt Vernon, South Mt Vernon
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Mount Vernon		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 Mount Vernon by year

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When hail season peaks near Mount Vernon

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (5) and May (4).

JanFeb5Mar2Apr4May3Jun3Jul4Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Mount Vernon

Aug 9, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Monroe Mills (5 mi from Mount Vernon)

National Weather Service description (English): Law Enforcement relayed several reports of quarter to golf-ball sized hail in Gambier.

May 7, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mt Vernon (1 mi from Mount Vernon)

Mar 23, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fredericktown (7 mi from Mount Vernon)

Apr 20, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mt Vernon (1 mi from Mount Vernon)

Mar 30, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Martinsburg (9 mi from Mount Vernon)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mount Vernon

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 26, 2026EF0Fredericktown
6 mi from Mount Vernon		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF0Brandon
8 mi from Mount Vernon		3.3 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jun 13, 2022EF1Fredericktown
9 mi from Mount Vernon		3.9 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mount Vernon

72 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mount Vernon since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Sep 25, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedSparta
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedFredericktown, Mount Vernon
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202669 mph, estimatedAcademia, Sparta
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 202663 mph, estimatedFredericktown, Mt Vernon
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202563 mph, estimatedMt Vernon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202563 mph, estimatedMonroe Mills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 202569 mph, estimatedMt Vernon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202475 mph, estimatedPipesville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202363 mph, estimatedBrandon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202363 mph, estimatedFredericktown, Mt Vernon
2 wind reports		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 Mount Vernon; 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 Mount Vernon.

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