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Hail history for The Plains, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of The Plains on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 26, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and March.
Recent hail near The Plains
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Grosvenor 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from The Plains |
| May 2, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Trimble, Athens 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from The Plains |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near The Plains by year
When hail season peaks near The Plains
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and March (4).
Largest hail storms near The Plains
Aug 20, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nelsonville (7 mi from The Plains)
Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Athens (5 mi from The Plains)
Mar 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nelsonville (9 mi from The Plains)
May 26, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Canaanville (7 mi from The Plains)
Sep 28, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Abingdon (4 mi from The Plains)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of The Plains
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2023 | EF1 | Athens 7 mi from The Plains |
| Oct 28, 2018 | EF0 | Kimberly 7 mi from The Plains |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF2 | Kimberly 7 mi from The Plains |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near The Plains
144 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of The Plains since 2006, on 83 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 29, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | damage reported | The Plains 1 wind report |
| Sep 19, 2026 | damage reported | Nelsonville, Buchtel, Chauncey 5 wind reports |
| Sep 13, 2026 | damage reported | Jacksonville 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Murray City, Athens 2 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Albany 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Nelsonville, Athens, Jacksonville 12 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Nelsonville, The Plains 2 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage reported | Athens 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Buchtel 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Albany, Athens, Amesville 4 wind reports |
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 The Plains; 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.
Nearby cities
- Athens
20 hail days - Logan
15 hail days - Geneva
25 hail days - Belpre
34 hail days - Parkersburg
34 hail days - Vienna
36 hail days - Lancaster
37 hail days - Jackson
19 hail days
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 The Plains.
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