Hail History

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Hail history for West Union, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 17, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 21, 2014
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles74

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Union on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 21, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near West Union

No hail was reported within 10 miles of West Union in the last two years.

Hail days near West Union by year

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When hail season peaks near West Union

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (3).

JanFeb2Mar2Apr6May3Jun1Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near West Union

May 14, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Cedar Mills (9 mi from West Union)

National Weather Service description (English): Extensive hail damage to houses and vehicles was reported in Adams County, including in West Union and Peebles.

May 21, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Jacksonville (9 mi from West Union)

Jun 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wrightsville (9 mi from West Union)

May 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Seaman (9 mi from West Union)

Jun 8, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beasley Fork (5 mi from West Union)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Union

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 2, 2024EF1Clayton
6 mi from West Union		7.9 mi long, 500 yd wide
Mar 2, 2012EF0Bentonville
2 mi from West Union		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 2, 2012EF2West Union
2 mi from West Union		11.1 mi long, 330 yd wide
May 21, 2010EF1Bradyville
8 mi from West Union		3.0 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Union

74 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Union since 2006, on 53 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Mar 23, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedCherry Fork, West Union
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedCherry Fork
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedManchester, Covedale, Seaman
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202558 mph, estimatedJacksonville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 202558 mph, estimatedWest Union
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 22, 202452 mph, estimatedWest Union
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202458 mph, estimatedManchester, Concord
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Union
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 202358 mph, estimatedWest Union
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 202258 mph, estimatedWest Union, Dunkinsville
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 West Union; 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 West Union.

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