Hail History

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Hail history for Port Clinton, OH

Last hail within 10 milesApr 9, 20240.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 1, 2012
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles50

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Port Clinton on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 1, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Port Clinton

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Port Clinton in the last two years.

Hail days near Port Clinton by year

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When hail season peaks near Port Clinton

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and July (5).

JanFeb2Mar1Apr5May2Jun5Jul1AugSepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Port Clinton

Jul 1, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Catawba Is (7 mi from Port Clinton)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to tennis ball sized hail pummeled much of Danbury Township. The hail was accompanied by strong winds which led to considerable damage. All of the Danbury Township Police Department vehicles were damaged too much to be driven. Around six permanent homes and nearly two dozen trailers were damaged by the hail. Most of the damage was to vinyl siding. The hail lasted for several minutes and also damaged many vehicles. A soybean field was heavily damaged by the hail.

May 29, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Catawba Is (7 mi from Port Clinton)

National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced golf ball size hail. Vehicles and homes were damaged during this event.

May 25, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Castalia (10 mi from Port Clinton)

Jul 28, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Port Clinton (1 mi from Port Clinton)

Jul 16, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Bay View (6 mi from Port Clinton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Port Clinton

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 15, 2023EF0Vickery
9 mi from Port Clinton		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2011EF0Lacarne
6 mi from Port Clinton		1.5 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Port Clinton

50 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Port Clinton since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 1, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202653 mph, measuredSouth Bass Island, Catawba Island
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedBay View
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202664 mph, measuredPort Clinton
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedLakeside
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedLakeside
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 23, 202358 mph, estimatedGypsum
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202363 mph, estimatedPort Clinton, Lakeside
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202263 mph, estimatedWhites Lndg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 14, 202158 mph, estimatedPort Clinton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 15, 202069 mph, estimatedPort Clinton
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 Port Clinton; 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 Port Clinton.

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