Hail History

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Hail history for Canal Winchester, OH

Last hail within 10 milesMar 7, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)May 3, 2022
Hail days since 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles141

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Canal Winchester on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on May 3, 2022. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Canal Winchester

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 7, 20261 in
quarter		Royalton
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Canal Winchester		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Carroll
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Canal Winchester		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 27, 20251 in
quarter		Whitehall
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Canal Winchester		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 Canal Winchester by year

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When hail season peaks near Canal Winchester

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (11) and May (6).

Jan2Feb3Mar11Apr6May6Jun5Jul1AugSep2Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Canal Winchester

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pickerington (4 mi from Canal Winchester)

May 3, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hooker (9 mi from Canal Winchester)

Oct 11, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Whitehall (10 mi from Canal Winchester)

Nov 5, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Pickerington (4 mi from Canal Winchester)

Mar 14, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Canal Winchester (1 mi from Canal Winchester)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Canal Winchester

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 30, 2025EF0Columbus So Columbus
9 mi from Canal Winchester		2.6 mi long, 250 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF0Groveport
4 mi from Canal Winchester		4.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 28, 2024EF0Waterloo
1 mi from Canal Winchester		1.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 20, 2011EF1Rckenbckr Airport
7 mi from Canal Winchester		2.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 20, 2011EF0Groveport
3 mi from Canal Winchester		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF0Groveport
4 mi from Canal Winchester		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 22, 2010EF0Taylor
10 mi from Canal Winchester		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 28, 2006F0Bexley
8 mi from Canal Winchester		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Canal Winchester

141 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Canal Winchester since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedPickerington, Pataskala
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedReynoldsburg, Blacklick Estates, Brice
20 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedBaltimore
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 27, 202658 mph, estimatedStoudertown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedBeals
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 202658 mph, estimatedWagram
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202662 mph, measuredLncster Frfld Co Airport, Hooker
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202552 mph, estimatedHanford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202560 mph, measuredRckenbckr Airport, Lncster Frfld Co Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202558 mph, estimatedValley Crossing, Doneys, Beals
5 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 Canal Winchester; 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 Canal Winchester.

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