Hail History

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Hail history for Zanesville, OH

Last hail within 10 milesMar 22, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 14, 2024
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles132

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Zanesville on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 14, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Zanesville ranks #792 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Zanesville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 22, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Ellis
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Zanesville		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20251 in
quarter		Blue Rock, Sonora
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Zanesville		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20250.75 in
penny		White Cottage
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Zanesville		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 Zanesville by year

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When hail season peaks near Zanesville

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and May (6).

JanFeb3Mar1Apr6May7Jun3Jul3AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Zanesville

May 3, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sonora (7 mi from Zanesville)

National Weather Service description (English): The hail was quarter to golf ball-sized. The hail occurred for 5 minutes and broke windows in a house.

Jun 14, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Darlington (5 mi from Zanesville)

National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter called in report of 2 (measured) hail.

May 14, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Sealover (3 mi from Zanesville)

Mar 22, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Ellis (10 mi from Zanesville)

Apr 25, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Zanesville (1 mi from Zanesville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Zanesville

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 21, 2026EF?Duncan Falls
5 mi from Zanesville
Jul 21, 2026EF?Duncan Falls
6 mi from Zanesville
Apr 2, 2024EF1Mc Donald
10 mi from Zanesville		0.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Zanesville Parr Airport
5 mi from Zanesville		8.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 16, 2021EF1Chandlersville
10 mi from Zanesville		1.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
May 28, 2019EF1Roseville
10 mi from Zanesville		1.7 mi long, 700 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Zanesville

132 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Zanesville since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Mar 16, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 202652 mph, measuredPleasant Grove, Zanesville, Duncan Falls
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedZanesville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedSouth Zanesville, Zanesville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedZanesville
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedZanesville, Fultonham, South Zanesville
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 7, 202658 mph, estimatedWhite Cottage, Avondale, South Zanesville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 202558 mph, estimatedLicking View
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202558 mph, measuredZanesville, Zanesville Muni, Duncan Falls
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 202563 mph, estimatedIronspot
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202576 mph, measuredZanesville Muni, East Fultonham, Ironspot
3 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 Zanesville; 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 Zanesville.

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