Hail History

Home › Ohio › Franklin County › Westerville

Hail history for Westerville, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 8, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Mar 14, 2024
Hail days since 200649
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles229

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Westerville on 49 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 14, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and March.

Westerville ranks #257 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Westerville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 8, 20260.88 in
nickel		New Albany
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Westerville		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 20260.7 inPowell
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Westerville		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Harlem, Mt Air, Africa
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Westerville		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 22, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Oh St Univ Airport, Dublin, Mt Air
6 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Westerville		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Westerville, Africa
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Westerville		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		New Albany
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Westerville		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20251 in
quarter		Oh St Univ Airport
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Westerville		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 Westerville by year

406207208309110311712413114215162171181192021122323524225526

When hail season peaks near Westerville

Of the 49 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and March (10).

Jan1Feb10Mar7Apr4May12Jun6Jul5Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Westerville

Jun 22, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Leesburg (8 mi from Westerville)

Oct 4, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Gahanna (8 mi from Westerville)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to hen egg size fell for up to 15 minutes across the eastern Columbus suburbs, causing extensive widespread damage to vehicles, homes and other structures. The hail accumulated up to several inches deep in spots, and remained on the ground well after the thunderstorm had passed.

Mar 14, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sunbury (9 mi from Westerville)

Apr 11, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Columbus (8 mi from Westerville)

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) · Columbus (8 mi from Westerville)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Westerville

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Upper Arlington
9 mi from Westerville
Apr 17, 2024EF1Harlem
6 mi from Westerville		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF2Blacklick
9 mi from Westerville		2.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 4, 2016EF0Columbus
6 mi from Westerville		0.3 mi long, 135 yd wide
Sep 16, 2010EF0Galena
4 mi from Westerville		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 11, 2006F2New Albany
8 mi from Westerville		0.5 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Westerville

229 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Westerville since 2006, on 103 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 9, 2026damage reportedPowell
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202682 mph, measuredWhitehall, Gahanna, Dublin
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202652 mph, measuredDublin, Whitehall, Powell
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedNew Albany
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202649 mph, measuredWhitehall, Galena
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202666 mph, measuredOh St Univ Airport, Dublin, Mt Air
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202658 mph, estimatedNew Albany
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 202669 mph, measuredPort Columbus Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202558 mph, estimatedHomedale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202558 mph, estimatedGahanna
1 wind report		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 Westerville; 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 Westerville.

Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Westerville's hail history on your website with our free widget →

Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Westerville with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →