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Hail history for West Jefferson, OH

Last hail within 10 milesJun 6, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 16, 2013
Hail days since 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles62

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Jefferson on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 16, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near West Jefferson

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 6, 20260.75 in
penny		Amity
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from West Jefferson		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20250.88 in
nickel		Hilliard
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from West Jefferson		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 West Jefferson by year

206070810921041131211311411511631711811920212212324125126

When hail season peaks near West Jefferson

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (5).

JanFeb2Mar3Apr3May8Jun5JulAug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near West Jefferson

Apr 5, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grove City (9 mi from West Jefferson)

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

Jun 17, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hilliard (9 mi from West Jefferson)

Apr 16, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lilly Chapel (3 mi from West Jefferson)

Oct 4, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hilliard (9 mi from West Jefferson)

Sep 16, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Grove City (10 mi from West Jefferson)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Jefferson

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Plain City
9 mi from West Jefferson
Feb 28, 2024EF1London
9 mi from West Jefferson		9.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF0Darby Dan Airport
2 mi from West Jefferson		3.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF0Wrightsville
7 mi from West Jefferson		0.5 mi long, 60 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF1Mudsock
6 mi from West Jefferson		3.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 28, 2023EF0Amity
8 mi from West Jefferson		0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 18, 2020EF0Lilly Chapel
5 mi from West Jefferson		1.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 11, 2008EF0West Jefferson
2 mi from West Jefferson		1.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
May 11, 2008EF0Mudsock
3 mi from West Jefferson		0.6 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Jefferson

62 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Jefferson since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 29, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedWest Jefferson
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202665 mph, measuredHilliard, London, Plain City
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedPlumwood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 202658 mph, measuredColumbus Bolton Field
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202558 mph, estimatedWrightsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 29, 202458 mph, estimatedLafayette
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202458 mph, estimatedMudsock, Hayden
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 21, 202258 mph, estimatedWest Jefferson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202258 mph, estimatedGillivan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202158 mph, estimatedMadison Lake, Lilly Chapel, Big Plain
4 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 West Jefferson; 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 West Jefferson.

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