Hail History

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Hail history for Portsmouth, OH

Last hail within 10 milesApr 14, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Sep 14, 2011
Hail days since 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles132

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Portsmouth on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 14, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Portsmouth

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 14, 20251 in
quarter		Letitia
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Portsmouth		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 Portsmouth by year

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When hail season peaks near Portsmouth

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (6).

JanFeb3Mar3Apr3May9Jun6Jul2Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Portsmouth

Jul 11, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wheelersburg (9 mi from Portsmouth)

National Weather Service description (English): In addition to golf ball size hail, wind speed upwards of 70 miles per hour knocked down several trees.

Jun 7, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wheelersburg (9 mi from Portsmouth)

Sep 14, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Franklin Furnace (10 mi from Portsmouth)

Jun 21, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Friendship (6 mi from Portsmouth)

Jul 17, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mc Dermott (8 mi from Portsmouth)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Portsmouth

132 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Portsmouth since 2006, on 81 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Mar 23, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedSouth Shore
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedSouth Shore, Lucasville
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedSouth Shore, Greenup
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedWest Portsmouth
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedSouth Portsmouth, York
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 22, 202558 mph, estimatedQuincy, Kings Addition
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 202558 mph, estimatedValley View, Mc Dermott, Rosemount
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 202558 mph, estimatedBeechy
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202558 mph, estimatedMaloneton, St Paul
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 202558 mph, estimatedKings Addition
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 Portsmouth; 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 Portsmouth.

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