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Hail history for Reynoldsburg, OH

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 27, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Oct 4, 2006
Hail days since 200643
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles210

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Reynoldsburg on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Oct 4, 2006. Hail is most common here in April and July.

Reynoldsburg ranks #347 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Reynoldsburg

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Feb 27, 20251 in
quarter		Whitehall
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Reynoldsburg		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 Reynoldsburg by year

6064071083092102114122131141511621741811922012112222332412526

When hail season peaks near Reynoldsburg

Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (11) and July (7).

Jan2Feb4Mar11Apr5May6Jun7Jul2Aug2Sep3Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Reynoldsburg

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

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

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 (8 mi from Reynoldsburg)

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pickerington (6 mi from Reynoldsburg)

Oct 11, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Whitehall (4 mi from Reynoldsburg)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Reynoldsburg

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Downtown Columbus
10 mi from Reynoldsburg
Aug 11, 2026EF?Downtown Columbus
9 mi from Reynoldsburg
Feb 28, 2024EF0Groveport
9 mi from Reynoldsburg		4.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF0Waterloo
7 mi from Reynoldsburg		1.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF2Blacklick
5 mi from Reynoldsburg		2.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF2Jersey
6 mi from Reynoldsburg		11.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 27, 2023EF0Etna
9 mi from Reynoldsburg		0.3 mi long, 90 yd wide
Sep 26, 2018EF1Hanford
8 mi from Reynoldsburg		3.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 4, 2016EF0Columbus
9 mi from Reynoldsburg		0.3 mi long, 135 yd wide
Apr 20, 2011EF0Groveport
7 mi from Reynoldsburg		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF0Groveport
7 mi from Reynoldsburg		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 22, 2010EF0Taylor
3 mi from Reynoldsburg		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Reynoldsburg

210 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Reynoldsburg since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedPickerington, Pataskala
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202682 mph, measuredWhitehall, Gahanna, Reynoldsburg
22 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
1 wind report		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
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedBeals
1 wind report		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

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 Reynoldsburg; 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 Reynoldsburg.

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