Columbus, OH Hail Reports
Last reported hail near Columbus, OH: Jun 6, 2026 — 1.25″ reported 9.9 mi NW. Since then, radar has estimated hail up to 0.96″ over the area on 2 days, most recently Aug 11, 2026. 46 hail reports on 19 storm days within 10 miles of Columbus, OH since November 2020; radar detected hail over the area on 26 days since October 2020.
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- Columbus populationpopulation
- 902.4K
- Columbus householdshouseholds
- 382.1K
Largest hail on record near Columbus, OH
The biggest hail reported within 10 miles of Columbus, OH, as ground reports since November 2020. Each links to its day below.
Hail near Columbus, OH, day by day
Every storm day with a hail report or a radar hail estimate within 10 miles of Columbus, OH, newest first. Open a day to see its individual reports.
| Date | Reported (largest) | Reports (1.00″+) | Radar estimate | Closest report | Storm report | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| No report | 0 | 0.83″ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 0.96″ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.25″ | 1 (1) | 1.05″ | 9.9 mi NW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Show 1 report from Jun 6, 2026
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| 1″ | 2 (2) | 1.42″ | 4.1 mi N | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Show 2 reports from Apr 22, 2026
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| 1″ | 3 (3) | 0.99″ | 7.7 mi NNW | Full report for Mar 22, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Show 3 reports from Mar 22, 2026
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| No report | 0 | 1.01″ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 0.76″ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 1.23″ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0.88″ | 1 (0) | None stored | 9.8 mi WNW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Show 1 report from May 2, 2025
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| 1″ | 1 (1) | None stored | 3.5 mi NW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Show 1 report from Apr 2, 2025
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| 1″ | 1 (1) | None stored | 9.0 mi NNW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Show 1 report from Mar 30, 2025
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| 1″ | 2 (1) | None stored | 6.7 mi SSW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Show 2 reports from Feb 27, 2025
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| 1″ | 1 (1) | 1.44″ | 9.4 mi NW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Show 1 report from Sep 6, 2024
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| 1″ | 8 (4) | 1.28″ | 1.3 mi N | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Show 8 reports from Jul 15, 2024
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| No report | 0 | 0.88″ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1″ | 8 (7) | 1.72″ | 2.0 mi NNE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Show 8 reports from Apr 17, 2024
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| 0.75″ | 1 (0) | None stored | 4.7 mi E | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Show 1 report from Mar 30, 2024
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| 1.5″ | 3 (3) | None stored | 6.8 mi SW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Show 3 reports from Feb 28, 2024
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| 1″ | 2 (1) | 1.26″ | 7.1 mi SSW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Show 2 reports from Feb 27, 2024
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| No report | 0 | 0.82″ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.5″ | 4 (4) | 1.97″ | 8.8 mi NNE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Show 4 reports from Jul 24, 2023
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| 1″ | 2 (1) | 0.80″ | 6.6 mi NW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Show 2 reports from Jul 23, 2023
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| No report | 0 | 0.85″ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0.75″ | 1 (0) | 0.87″ | 6.4 mi ESE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Show 1 report from Jul 17, 2023
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| No report | 0 | 0.98″ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 0.76″ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 0.86″ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 0.95″ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 2.47″ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1″ | 3 (2) | 1.18″ | 6.3 mi E | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Show 3 reports from May 21, 2022
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| No report | 0 | 0.81″ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0.88″ | 1 (0) | None stored | 0.1 mi SW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Show 1 report from Mar 23, 2022
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| 1″ | 1 (1) | 0.87″ | 2.1 mi NNW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Show 1 report from Jul 29, 2021
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Reported sizes are ground reports filed by trained spotters, the public and emergency managers. Radar estimates come from MESH radar analysis and are not measurements. Both are within 10 miles of Columbus, OH. Ground reports start Nov 24, 2020, so earlier days show "Not covered". Radar starts Oct 14, 2020. Report times are local to Columbus, OH.
Hail near Columbus, OH by year and month
| Year | Storm days | Reports | Largest reported | Radar max |
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| 2026 | 5 | 6 | 1.25″ | 1.42″ |
| 2025 | 7 | 5 | 1″ | 1.23″ |
| 2024 | 7 | 23 | 1.5″ | 1.72″ |
| 2023 | 5 | 7 | 1.5″ | 1.97″ |
| 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1″ | 2.47″ |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1″ | 0.87″ |
| Month | Storm days | Bar |
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| January | 0 | |
| February | 3 | |
| March | 4 | |
| April | 3 | |
| May | 3 | |
| June | 5 | |
| July | 7 | |
| August | 7 | |
| September | 1 | |
| October | 0 | |
| November | 0 | |
| December | 0 |
Hail near Columbus, OH has been recorded most often in July and August: 7 of 33 storm days.
HailPing storm reports near Columbus, OH
Storms HailPing grouped and published as full reports (hail of 1.00 inch or larger), newest first. The day-by-day list above includes every report.
| Date | Max hail | Reports 1.00″+ | Reports 1.75″+ |
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| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.5″ | 19 | 0 |
| May 3, 2022 | 2.5″ | 16 | 9 |
Recent hail storms near Columbus, OH
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— hail up to 1.5″
Storm summary, March 22, 2026
On Mar 22, 2026, hail was reported across the Westerville / Dublin / London corridor. Reports concentrated near Westerville, Dublin, Plain City, West Jefferson, London, and Johnstown. The largest reported hailstone measured 1.50 inches. HailPing grouped 19 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.
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— hail up to 2.5″
Storm summary, May 3, 2022
On May 3, 2022, hail was reported across the Lancaster / Zanesville / Baltimore corridor. Reports concentrated near Lancaster, Zanesville, Baltimore, Glenford, Pleasant Grove, and Carroll. The largest reported hailstone measured 2.50 inches. HailPing grouped 16 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.
About hail in Columbus, OH
Columbus is home to 902,449 people and 382,140 households in Ohio. Hail or a radar hail estimate came within 10 miles of Columbus, OH on 33 storm days across 2020–2026, an average of 5.6 a year over the full calendar years 2021–2025. July and August are the busiest months, with 7 of 33 storm days. The largest hail reported since November 2020 measured 1.5 inches on July 24, 2023.
How these figures are counted
Population and household figures are public census estimates for the city itself. Hail event counts and sizes come from reports HailPing has recorded, which may be delayed, incomplete, or later corrected — they are not confirmed hail damage or repair demand. Read the full HailPing Disclaimer
Common questions
When did it last hail in Columbus, OH?
The last reported hail within 10 miles of Columbus, OH was on June 6, 2026: hail up to 1.25 inches was reported, the nearest 9.9 mi NW from Columbus, OH. Since then, radar has estimated hail up to 0.96″ over the area on 2 days, most recently Aug 11, 2026. 46 hail reports on 19 storm days within 10 miles of Columbus, OH since November 2020; radar detected hail over the area on 26 days since October 2020.
How big was the hail in Columbus, OH?
The largest hail reported within 10 miles of Columbus, OH on June 6, 2026 measured 1.25 inches. The largest hail reported near Columbus, OH since November 2020 measured 1.5 inches on July 24, 2023.
How many hail reports were there near Columbus, OH?
46 hail reports on 19 storm days within 10 miles of Columbus, OH since November 2020, of which 33 measured 1.00 inch or larger. Every day is listed on this page.
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