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Hail history for Salem Heights, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Salem Heights on 69 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 3, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Salem Heights
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Amelia 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Salem Heights |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Alexandria, Hawthorne 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Salem Heights |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Salem Heights by year
When hail season peaks near Salem Heights
Of the 69 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (19) and May (15).
Largest hail storms near Salem Heights
Aug 3, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Alexandria (7 mi from Salem Heights)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail was reported along Otter Court.Jun 10, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Alexandria (7 mi from Salem Heights)
May 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cincinnati (8 mi from Salem Heights)
Apr 26, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Highland Hgts (4 mi from Salem Heights)
Mar 2, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Richmond (10 mi from Salem Heights)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Salem Heights
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Amelia 8 mi from Salem Heights |
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF0 | Silverton 10 mi from Salem Heights |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF1 | Blairsville 5 mi from Salem Heights |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF0 | Mt Washington 1 mi from Salem Heights |
| Jun 4, 2008 | EF0 | Red Bank 4 mi from Salem Heights |
| Jul 11, 2006 | F0 | Milford 10 mi from Salem Heights |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Salem Heights
327 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Salem Heights since 2006, on 145 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Aug 4, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Turpin Hills, Wilder, Bromley 13 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Turpin Hills 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 46 mph, measured | Turpin Hills, Saint Bernard, Silverton 4 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Turpin Hills, Batavia, New Richmond 9 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Norwood, Batavia Clrmnt Co Airport 2 wind reports |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Lunken Field Cinc, Summerside 2 wind reports |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Covington, Fort Thomas 2 wind reports |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Day Hgts 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Fort Wright 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Newport 1 wind report |
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 Salem Heights; 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 Salem Heights.
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