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Hail history for Nelsonville, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Nelsonville on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 28, 2016. Hail is most common here in March and May.
Recent hail near Nelsonville
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Trimble 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Nelsonville |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Nelsonville by year
When hail season peaks near Nelsonville
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (6) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Nelsonville
Apr 28, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Logan (9 mi from Nelsonville)
Aug 20, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nelsonville (1 mi from Nelsonville)
Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Athens (9 mi from Nelsonville)
Mar 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nelsonville (1 mi from Nelsonville)
Jul 10, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Straitsville (8 mi from Nelsonville)
National Weather Service description (English): Enough hail fell to be able to shovel it. Most of it was ping pong size, with some up to the size of golf balls.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Nelsonville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2018 | EF0 | Kimberly 3 mi from Nelsonville |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF2 | Kimberly 4 mi from Nelsonville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Nelsonville
107 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Nelsonville since 2006, on 62 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | damage reported | The Plains 1 wind report |
| Sep 19, 2026 | damage reported | Nelsonville, Buchtel, Chauncey 6 wind reports |
| Sep 13, 2026 | damage reported | Jacksonville 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Murray City 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Nelsonville, Jacksonville, The Plains 7 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Nelsonville, The Plains, Murray City 3 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Buchtel 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Nelsonville, Logan 4 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | East Clayton 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Longstreth, Carbondale, Nelsonville 3 wind reports |
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 Nelsonville; 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
- Logan
15 hail days - Athens
20 hail days - New Lexington
23 hail days - Geneva
25 hail days - Lancaster
37 hail days - Wellston
17 hail days - Zanesville
23 hail days - Jackson
19 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 Nelsonville.
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