Lima / Celina, OH Hail Report
Affected cities: Lima, Celina, Elida, Fort Shawnee, Spencerville
- largest reported hail1.50–1.74″ bandlargest hail
- 1.50″
- reports of 1.00″ or largerreports of 1.00″+
- 10
- radar-estimated 1.00″+ hailradar-estimated 1.00″+
- ~12 sq mi
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Summary
Hail activity was reported across the Lima / Celina / Elida corridor. Maximum reported hail size reached 1.50 inches. NOAA radar estimated hail of 1.00 inches or more over about 12 square miles within 5 miles of the reports. 10 qualifying reports measured 1.00 inches or larger.
On Aug 12, 2026, hail was reported across the Lima / Celina / Elida corridor. Reports concentrated near Lima, Celina, Elida, Fort Shawnee, and Spencerville. The largest reported hailstone measured 1.50 inches. HailPing grouped 10 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.
- Affected cities
- Lima, Celina, Elida, Fort Shawnee, Spencerville
- Report time window
- 8:08 AM to 9:52 AM EDT10 qualifying reports of 1.00" or larger
- Radar footprint
- About 12 sq mi of 1.00"+ hailNOAA radar estimate within 5 miles of the reports
- Published
- Aug 13, 2026, 1:52 PM
- Updated
- Oct 23, 2026, 9:56 PM
Report map
Aug 12 · daily radar maximum
Radar-estimated hail size
The white pin is the largest ground report, 1.5″. The map shows only this one of the storm’s 10 reports of 1″ or larger.
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Hail size breakdown
Ground reports by size, 10 reports in all.
- 1.00–1.24"8reports
- 1.50–1.74"2reports
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What you get for PDR
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- The vehicles in the path. How many sat under the hail.
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- The call. Whether this storm is worth working for auto body.
- Dealers and repair partners. The ones closest to the hail: a few to call free, the full list on Pro.
- Vehicles under the hail. How many sat right under it.
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Questions about this storm
Did it hail in Lima, OH on August 12, 2026?
Hail activity was reported across the Lima / Celina / Elida corridor. Maximum reported hail size reached 1.50 inches. NOAA radar estimated hail of 1.00 inches or more over about 12 square miles within 5 miles of the reports. 10 qualifying reports measured 1.00 inches or larger.
How big was the hail in Lima / Celina / Elida corridor?
The largest hail reported in Lima / Celina / Elida corridor on August 12, 2026 measured 1.5 inches. HailPing grouped 10 reports of 1.00 inch or larger into this storm.
Which areas were affected by the August 12, 2026 hail storm in Lima, OH?
Reported hail reached Lima, Celina, Elida, Fort Shawnee, and Spencerville.
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