Hail History

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Hail history for Whitehall, OH

Last hail within 10 milesApr 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Oct 4, 2006
Hail days since 200651
Days with hail 1 inch or larger26
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles244

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Whitehall on 51 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Oct 4, 2006. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Whitehall

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 22, 20261 in
quarter		Minerva Park, Columbus
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Whitehall		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Grandview Hgts
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Whitehall		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 27, 20251 in
quarter		Whitehall
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Whitehall		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 Whitehall by year

606407208309210311412313214115116217418119120121222223424225126

When hail season peaks near Whitehall

Of the 51 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (13) and June (11).

Jan2Feb5Mar13Apr3May11Jun8Jul2Aug2Sep4Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Whitehall

Jun 22, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Leesburg (4 mi from Whitehall)

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

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.

Apr 11, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Columbus (7 mi from Whitehall)

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 (7 mi from Whitehall)

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

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pickerington (9 mi from Whitehall)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Whitehall

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Downtown Columbus
6 mi from Whitehall
Aug 11, 2026EF?Downtown Columbus
5 mi from Whitehall
Aug 11, 2026EF?Upper Arlington
9 mi from Whitehall
Mar 30, 2025EF0Columbus So Columbus
8 mi from Whitehall		2.6 mi long, 250 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF0Groveport
9 mi from Whitehall		4.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF0Waterloo
9 mi from Whitehall		1.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF2Blacklick
5 mi from Whitehall		2.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF2Jersey
8 mi from Whitehall		11.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Sep 26, 2018EF1Hanford
5 mi from Whitehall		3.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 4, 2016EF0Columbus
6 mi from Whitehall		0.3 mi long, 135 yd wide
Nov 1, 2013EF0Columbus So Columbus
9 mi from Whitehall		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2011EF0Groveport
8 mi from Whitehall		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Whitehall

244 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Whitehall since 2006, on 121 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedPickerington, Pataskala
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202682 mph, measuredWhitehall, Gahanna, Reynoldsburg
24 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202651 mph, measuredWhitehall
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedNew Albany
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202649 mph, measuredWhitehall
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202652 mph, estimatedJersey
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedColumbus, Gould Park
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedBeals
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 202669 mph, measuredPort Columbus Airport, Wagram
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202558 mph, estimatedSummit Station
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 Whitehall; 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 Whitehall.

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