Hail History

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Hail history for Vandalia, OH

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 27, 20250.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 26, 2012
Hail days since 200645
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles242

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Vandalia on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 26, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Vandalia

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Feb 27, 20250.75 in
penny
Patterson AFB
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Vandalia
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 Vandalia by year

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When hail season peaks near Vandalia

Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and April (11).

1Jan2Feb3Mar11Apr11May9Jun4Jul3Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Vandalia

Jul 26, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Spanker (3 mi from Vandalia)

May 25, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Englewood (6 mi from Vandalia)

May 11, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tipp City (5 mi from Vandalia)

Jun 18, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Taylorsburg (7 mi from Vandalia)

Apr 8, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Sulphur Grove (7 mi from Vandalia)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Vandalia

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 28, 2024EF0Eastview
10 mi from Vandalia
0.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF1New Germany
10 mi from Vandalia
1.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 11, 2023EF0Ginghamsburg
3 mi from Vandalia
0.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jan 11, 2020EF0Troy
10 mi from Vandalia
3.1 mi long, 350 yd wide
May 27, 2019EF2Spanker
3 mi from Vandalia
7.6 mi long, 440 yd wide
May 27, 2019EF0Troy Skypark Airport
8 mi from Vandalia
5.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 27, 2019EF2Eastview
10 mi from Vandalia
0.6 mi long, 1,230 yd wide
May 19, 2019EF1Johnson
4 mi from Vandalia
1.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 24, 2017EF0Crystal Lakes
9 mi from Vandalia
1.1 mi long, 90 yd wide
May 24, 2017EF1Park Layne
8 mi from Vandalia
0.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 24, 2017EF1Brandt
8 mi from Vandalia
4.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Oct 31, 2013EF1Vandalia
1 mi from Vandalia
0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Vandalia

242 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Vandalia since 2006, on 121 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 16, 202647 mph, measuredFairborn
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 202649 mph, measuredVandalia
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 4, 202648 mph, measuredFairborn, Vandalia, Northview
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedCrystal Lakes
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202647 mph, measuredVandalia, Northview
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedDowntown Dayton
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedNorthridge
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202647 mph, measuredVandalia
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202650 mph, measuredVandalia
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedCrystal Lakes, Troy Skypark 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 Vandalia; 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 Vandalia.

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