Hail History

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Hail history for Upper Arlington, OH

Last hail within 10 milesJun 6, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Sep 1, 2019
Hail days since 200661
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles259

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Upper Arlington on 61 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 1, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Upper Arlington ranks #145 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Upper Arlington

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 6, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Dublin
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Upper Arlington		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 22, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Oh St Univ Airport, Dublin, Mt Air
5 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Upper Arlington		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20250.88 in
nickel		Hilliard
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Upper Arlington		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Grandview Hgts
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Upper Arlington		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20251 in
quarter		Oh St Univ Airport
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Upper Arlington		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 27, 20250.75 in
penny		Grove City
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Upper Arlington		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 Upper Arlington by year

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When hail season peaks near Upper Arlington

Of the 61 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and July (10).

Jan2Feb7Mar10Apr7May12Jun10Jul3Aug5Sep3Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Upper Arlington

Apr 11, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Columbus (4 mi from Upper Arlington)

National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell from downtown Columbus into the eastern suburbs.

Apr 5, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grove City (7 mi from Upper Arlington)

National Weather Service description (English): One inch hail also fell in this location.

Sep 16, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grove City (3 mi from Upper Arlington)

Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dublin (8 mi from Upper Arlington)

Jun 17, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hilliard (6 mi from Upper Arlington)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Upper Arlington

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Downtown Columbus
6 mi from Upper Arlington
Aug 11, 2026EF?Downtown Columbus
5 mi from Upper Arlington
Aug 11, 2026EF?Upper Arlington
2 mi from Upper Arlington
Mar 30, 2025EF0Columbus So Columbus
10 mi from Upper Arlington		2.6 mi long, 250 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF1Mudsock
6 mi from Upper Arlington		3.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 26, 2018EF1Hanford
6 mi from Upper Arlington		3.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 3, 2018EF1Grove City
9 mi from Upper Arlington		2.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 4, 2016EF0Columbus
7 mi from Upper Arlington		0.3 mi long, 135 yd wide
Nov 1, 2013EF0Columbus So Columbus
9 mi from Upper Arlington		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 11, 2008EF0Mudsock
10 mi from Upper Arlington		0.6 mi long, 10 yd wide
Aug 28, 2006F0Grove City
5 mi from Upper Arlington		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Aug 28, 2006F0Bexley
9 mi from Upper Arlington		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Upper Arlington

259 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Upper Arlington since 2006, on 111 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedGrove City
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202682 mph, measuredWhitehall, Gahanna, Hilliard
19 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202652 mph, measuredDublin, Whitehall
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202649 mph, measuredWhitehall
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedUpper Arlington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202666 mph, measuredOh St Univ Airport, Dublin, Mt Air
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 202669 mph, measuredPort Columbus Airport, Columbus Bolton Field
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202558 mph, estimatedBriggsdale, Homedale
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202552 mph, estimatedHanford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202560 mph, measuredOh St Univ Airport, Port Columbus Airport
2 wind reports		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 Upper Arlington; 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

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 Upper Arlington.

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