Hail History

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Hail history for New Albany, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 8, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Oct 4, 2006
Hail days since 200648
Days with hail 1 inch or larger26
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles171

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Albany on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Oct 4, 2006. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near New Albany

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 8, 20260.88 in
nickel		New Albany
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from New Albany		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Harlem, Africa
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from New Albany		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 22, 20261 in
quarter		Minerva Park
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from New Albany		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Westerville, Africa
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from New Albany		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		New Albany
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from New Albany		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 27, 20251 in
quarter		Whitehall
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from New Albany		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 New Albany by year

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When hail season peaks near New Albany

Of the 48 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and March (9).

Jan2Feb9Mar9Apr5May7Jun6Jul5Aug3Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near New Albany

Jun 22, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Leesburg (5 mi from New Albany)

Oct 4, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Gahanna (5 mi from New Albany)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to hen egg size fell for up to 15 minutes across the eastern Columbus suburbs, causing extensive widespread damage to vehicles, homes and other structures. The hail accumulated up to several inches deep in spots, and remained on the ground well after the thunderstorm had passed.

Apr 11, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pataskala (9 mi from New Albany)

Jul 24, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westerville (7 mi from New Albany)

Jun 6, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Harlem (7 mi from New Albany)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of New Albany

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 17, 2024EF1Harlem
4 mi from New Albany		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 14, 2024EF1Hartford
9 mi from New Albany		18.6 mi long, 500 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF2Blacklick
4 mi from New Albany		2.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF2Jersey
4 mi from New Albany		11.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 4, 2016EF0Columbus
8 mi from New Albany		0.3 mi long, 135 yd wide
Sep 22, 2010EF0Taylor
7 mi from New Albany		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 16, 2010EF0Galena
8 mi from New Albany		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 11, 2006F2New Albany
1 mi from New Albany		0.5 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Albany

171 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Albany since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202682 mph, measuredWhitehall, Gahanna, Reynoldsburg
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202651 mph, measuredWhitehall
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedNew Albany
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202649 mph, measuredWhitehall, Galena
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202652 mph, estimatedJersey
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedColumbus, Gould Park
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202658 mph, estimatedNew Albany, Alexandria
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 202669 mph, measuredPort Columbus Airport, Wagram
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202558 mph, estimatedSummit Station
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202558 mph, estimatedGahanna
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 New Albany; 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 New Albany.

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