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Hail history for Wellston, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wellston on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jun 5, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Wellston
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Wellston in the last two years.
Hail days near Wellston by year
When hail season peaks near Wellston
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and April (5).
Largest hail storms near Wellston
Apr 14, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Jackson (7 mi from Wellston)
Jun 5, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Coalton (4 mi from Wellston)
Apr 8, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Jackson (7 mi from Wellston)
Jul 4, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Jackson (7 mi from Wellston)
Jun 23, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Wellston (1 mi from Wellston)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wellston
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | EF1 | Jackson 9 mi from Wellston |
| Apr 9, 2020 | EF1 | Wilkesville 10 mi from Wellston |
| Jun 27, 2018 | EF0 | Evans Airport 10 mi from Wellston |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wellston
101 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wellston since 2006, on 65 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | damage reported | Coalton 1 wind report |
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Hamden, Wellston, Wilkesville 3 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Wellston, Coalton 3 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Jackson 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Hamden 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | McArthur 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Chapmans 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Jackson, Roads 3 wind reports |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Coalton, Leo 2 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | Dundas 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 Wellston; 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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28 hail days - Portsmouth
29 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 Wellston.
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