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Hail history for West Portsmouth, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Portsmouth on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jul 17, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near West Portsmouth
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Letitia 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from West Portsmouth |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near West Portsmouth by year
When hail season peaks near West Portsmouth
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near West Portsmouth
Jun 21, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Friendship (6 mi from West Portsmouth)
Jul 17, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mc Dermott (5 mi from West Portsmouth)
Mar 21, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · South Shore (4 mi from West Portsmouth)
Jul 1, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Portsmouth (3 mi from West Portsmouth)
Jul 5, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Dry Run (3 mi from West Portsmouth)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Portsmouth
140 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Portsmouth since 2006, on 93 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Mar 23, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | South Shore 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | South Shore, Lucasville 5 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | South Shore 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | West Portsmouth 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | South Portsmouth 1 wind report |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Quincy, Kings Addition 2 wind reports |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Valley View, Mc Dermott, Rosemount 4 wind reports |
| May 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Beechy 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Maloneton, St Paul 2 wind reports |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Kings Addition 1 wind report |
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 West Portsmouth; 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 West Portsmouth.
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