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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 45601

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 45601 from May 26, 1962 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
51
Wind Reports
150
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
5.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 45601 · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 45601

51 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 4, 2025
9:14 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports of pea to dime sized hail covering the ground in Chillicothe. Largest hail measured at 1 inch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Chillicothe, OH
1.25″ hail
May 2, 2025
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo verified.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Chillicothe, OH
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2025
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Chillicothe, OH
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2025
9:49 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo verified.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Bainbridge, OH
1.75″ hail
Aug 1, 2019
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Richmond Dale, OH
0.88″ hail
Jun 30, 2015
2:01 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 S Massieville, OH
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2015
7:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 SSW Chillicothe, OH
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2014
12:59 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.33 SSE North Fork Vlg, OH
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2014
4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.27 ENE Massieville, OH
2.50″ hail
May 14, 2014
4:41 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.07 W Locks, OH
1.25″ hail
May 14, 2014
1:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 E Slate Mills, OH
2.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
5:38 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 NW Chillicothe, OH
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
5:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Chillicothe, OH
1.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
5:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 NW Chillicothe, OH
5.00″ hail
May 1, 2012
6:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A picture was taken of a 5 inch hailstone next to a ruler for measurement.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Chillicothe, OH
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 45601

150 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
2:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Uprooted tree fallen on two houses on Evans Drive. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne North Fork Village, OH
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
5:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed across Three Locks Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Sse Chillicothe, OH
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Anderson Station Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw North Fork Village, OH
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Great Seal State Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ssw Kingston, OH
54 mph
Jul 21, 2026
7:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KRZT Ross County Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Wsw Kingston, OH
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
7:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed on a house on Egypt Pike.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Ene Frankfort, OH
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2025
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down at Crouse Chapel Road and 159. Time estimated from RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Kingston, OH
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2025
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on Blackwater Road. Time estimated from RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Kingston, OH
61 mph
Apr 29, 2025
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station CHEO1 Chillicothe. Time also estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Chillicothe, OH
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2025
9:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down throughout the county. Time and location estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Chillicothe, OH
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2025
9:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large trees uprooted and some shingle damage reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Chillicothe, OH
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2025
9:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Chillicothe, OH
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2025
2:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees downed throughout the area. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Chillicothe, OH
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2024
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed along Hough Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Adelphi, OH
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
7:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down in the area southeast of Chillicothe.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Chillicothe, OH
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 45601

6 reports
UNK category
Oct 17, 2021
5:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS SURVEY CONFIRMS AN EF0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR FRANKFORT. THE PATH LENGTH WAS 3.4 MILES WITH AN ESTIMATED MAX WIND SPPED OF 85 MPH. NUMEROUS TREES WERE REPORTED KNOCKED DOWN. SOME STRUCTURAL DAMAGE WAS ALSO REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Frankfort, OH
UNK category
Jun 10, 2020
10:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMS AN EF0 TORNADO WITH MAXIMUM WIND SPEEDS OF 75 MPH AFFTECTING TREES AND OUTBUILDINGS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WNW Chillicothe, OH
F1 category
May 14, 1997
6:00 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second tornado formed from a mini-supercell which tracked across much of northern Ross county. Much of the county is open fields so very little structural damage occurred. However, a barn roof was ripped off and power lines were downed near Kingston.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Greenland, OH
F1 category
Aug 24, 1982
7:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1 category
Dec 26, 1973
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F2 category
May 26, 1962
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 45601
Ross County · 23,004 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 45601 area census snapshot

People & households
Population56,453
Households21,576
Housing units23,358
Income
Median household income$57,430
$100k+ households35.3%
$150k+ households10.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached16,577
Attached single-family543
Small multifamily2,394
Large multifamily1,299
Mobile homes2,510
Housing mix
Single-family share71.0%
Attached-home share2.3%
Multifamily share15.8%
Mobile-home share10.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied14,977
Renter-occupied6,599
Vacant units1,782
Home value & age
Median home value$160,800
Owner homes $300k+11.1%
Owner homes $500k+2.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1970
Older-home share62.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars20,175
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 45601 have on record?

Our records show 51 hail, 150 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 45601, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 45601?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 45601 is 5.00″. It was reported near N Chillicothe, OH on May 1, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 45601 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 45601 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 45601 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 45601 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 45601 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 45601 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 45601 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 45601, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 45601, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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