Hail history for Swanton, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 9, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)

Hail days, last 12 months2

Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 1, 2007

Hail days since 200616

Days with hail 1 inch or larger7

Tornadoes within 10 miles2

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles80

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Swanton on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 1, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Swanton

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Aug 9, 2026	1.5 in ping pong ball	Whitehouse 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Swanton	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 26, 2026	1.25 in half dollar	Neapolis 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Swanton	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 Swanton by year

When hail season peaks near Swanton

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (3).

Largest hail storms near Swanton

May 1, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Delta (6 mi from Swanton)

National Weather Service description (English): Local newspaper articles reported hail slightly larger than the size of golf balls falling across the southern part of the county. Damage occurred to vehicles and homes across the area but no specific damage amounts were available.

Jun 21, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Berkey (9 mi from Swanton)

Aug 9, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Whitehouse (7 mi from Swanton)

May 5, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Whitehouse (6 mi from Swanton)

Mar 26, 2026 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Neapolis (7 mi from Swanton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Swanton

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jun 5, 2010	EF2	South Delta 9 mi from Swanton	7.2 mi long, 700 yd wide
Jun 5, 2010	EF1	Whitehouse 4 mi from Swanton	3.4 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Swanton

80 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Swanton since 2006, on 54 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Aug 27, 2024.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	58 mph, measured	Whitehouse, Holland 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026	70 mph, estimated	Colton, Whitehouse 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Wauseon Grieser Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Midway, Holland 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 2025	70 mph, estimated	Delta 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 2025	69 mph, estimated	Holland 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 2024	66 mph, measured	Toledo Express 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 2024	69 mph, estimated	Whitehouse, Homewood 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 2023	60 mph, estimated	Brailey 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 2023	59 mph, measured	Toledo Express Airport 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 Swanton; 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 Swanton.

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