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Hail history for Worthington, OH

Last hail within 10 milesJul 21, 20260.7 in
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Oct 4, 2006
Hail days since 200658
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles265

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Worthington on 58 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Oct 4, 2006. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Worthington

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 21, 20260.7 inPowell
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Worthington		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Dublin, Shawnee Hills, Mt Air
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Worthington		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 22, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Oh St Univ Airport, Dublin, Mt Air
6 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Worthington		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Westerville, Africa
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Worthington		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20250.88 in
nickel		Hilliard
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Worthington		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Grandview Hgts
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Worthington		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20251 in
quarter		Oh St Univ Airport
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Worthington		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 Worthington by year

5062073082091107117123131142151641711821920121122323624325426

When hail season peaks near Worthington

Of the 58 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (15) and July (11).

Jan1Feb9Mar8Apr5May15Jun11Jul2Aug4Sep2Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Worthington

Jun 22, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Leesburg (10 mi from Worthington)

Oct 4, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Gahanna (9 mi from Worthington)

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 (4 mi from Worthington)

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 (4 mi from Worthington)

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

Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dublin (1 mi from Worthington)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Worthington

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Downtown Columbus
9 mi from Worthington
Aug 11, 2026EF?Upper Arlington
5 mi from Worthington
Sep 26, 2018EF1Hanford
10 mi from Worthington		3.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 4, 2016EF0Columbus
5 mi from Worthington		0.3 mi long, 135 yd wide
Sep 16, 2010EF0Galena
9 mi from Worthington		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Worthington

265 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Worthington since 2006, on 116 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, measuredGahanna, Hilliard, Bexley
19 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202652 mph, measuredDublin, Powell, Westerville
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedGalena
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedUpper Arlington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202666 mph, measuredOh St Univ Airport, Dublin, Mt Air
8 wind reports		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
Jun 18, 202558 mph, estimatedCentral College
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202560 mph, measuredOh St Univ Airport, Africa
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 Worthington; 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 Worthington.

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