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Hail history for Shelby, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Shelby on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 14, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Shelby
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Plymouth 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Shelby |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Crestline 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Shelby |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Shelby by year
When hail season peaks near Shelby
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and June (9).
Largest hail storms near Shelby
Mar 14, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Celeryville (9 mi from Shelby)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2-inches in diameter about two-miles south of Celeryville.Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ontario (9 mi from Shelby)
National Weather Service description (English): A supercell thunderstorm produced golf ball size hail. Numerous vehicles and homes sustained damage from the large hail.Jun 12, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · London (4 mi from Shelby)
National Weather Service description (English): Ping pong ball to golf ball sized hail was observed. Some damage to vehicles and crops was reported.Jun 17, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dekalb (5 mi from Shelby)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball-size fell about two-miles SSE of Tiro at the intersection of OH Routes 39 and 598.Jun 1, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Shelby (1 mi from Shelby)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Shelby
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF2 | New Pittsburgh 7 mi from Shelby |
| Apr 14, 2019 | EF2 | Vernon Jct 3 mi from Shelby |
| Sep 4, 2017 | EF2 | Crestline 6 mi from Shelby |
| Aug 9, 2007 | EF0 | Shelby 1 mi from Shelby |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Shelby
71 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Shelby since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Mar 11, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Tiro 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Millsboro 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Lahm Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Alta 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Mansfield, Lahm Muni Airport 2 wind reports |
| May 22, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | West Liberty 2 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Plymouth 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 62 mph, measured | Mansfield Lahm Airport 1 wind report |
| Jan 19, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Spring Mill 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 61 mph, measured | Lahm Muni Airport 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 Shelby; 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 Shelby.
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