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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Athens County, OH

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Athens County, OH from August 17, 1969 through September 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 45701 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
86
Wind Reports
287
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Athens County, OH · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Athens County

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Apr 1, 2026
9:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photos include pictures of between half dollar to ping pong ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Athens, OH
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2025
8:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Trimble, OH
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
3:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter estimated hail sized up to one inch in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Coolville, OH
1.25″ hail
Feb 27, 2023
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sharpsburg, OH
1.50″ hail
Mar 23, 2022
10:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM ATHENS. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. PHOTO WITH RULER SUPPLIED WHICH SHOWS LONGEST AXIS OF HAILSTONE JUST UNDER 1.5 IN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, OH
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2022
10:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W The Plains, OH
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2019
7:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, OH
1.75″ hail
May 26, 2019
7:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL OBSERVED BY A DEPUTY SHERIFF IN STROUD RUN STATE PARK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Canaanville, OH
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2019
7:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED NEAR ROUTE 33 AND COLUMBUS ROAD. ALSO PICTURES SUBMITTED OF TREES DOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Armitage, OH
1.25″ hail
May 26, 2019
6:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: The Plains, OH
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2019
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALSO HAD SOME LARGE LIMBS DOWN ON THE PROPERTY ALONG OSBORNE RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Coolville, OH
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2017
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: COCORAHS REPORT OF ONE INCH HAIL THAT LASTER FOR FIVE MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Glouster, OH
2.50″ hail
Apr 28, 2016
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CARS DENTED
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Amesville, OH
1.25″ hail
Apr 28, 2016
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL LASTED ABOUT 10 MINUTES
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Glouster, OH
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2016
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: COATING THE GROUND
NWS Hail Report Location: Buchtel, 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 Athens County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 13, 2026
11:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Sse Amesville, OH
UNK mph
Sep 13, 2026
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jacksonville, OH
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
11:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Coolville, OH
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
11:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Coolville, OH
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
11:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw Coolville, OH
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
11:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Wnw Coolville, OH
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
11:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 Wnw Coolville, OH
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
11:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sw Athens, OH
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
5:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Cluster of power outages with approximately 200 customers reported without power around Albany southward into northern Meigs Co.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Albany, OH
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
10:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto power lines at the intersection of County Road 58 and Cincinnati Ridge Road near Coolville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Coolville, OH
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
9:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in the 1400 block of Old Us Route 33. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 Sse Athens, OH
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
9:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down along Wood Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Albany, OH
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down along Setty Road in Albany.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Albany, OH
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous power outages observed between Albany and Shade as a result of tree and power line damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ene Albany, OH
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
6:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A downed tree along Plantsville Road has caused local power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Chesterhill, 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 Athens County

6 reports
UNK category
Aug 12, 2023
11:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm Spotter called saying a tornado is on the ground heading east on Highway 33. Says he has video confirmation.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Athens, OH
UNK category
Aug 12, 2023
11:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 1 SSW Athens. An EF1 tornado with maximum winds up to 100 mph tracked 2.3 miles across Athens County touching down near Angel Ridge Road and lifting just past Kincade Road. Damage was confined to snapped and uprooted trees and some snapped power poles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Athens, OH
UNK category
Jun 22, 2022
10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTS OF SEVERE DAMAGE TO TREES AND HOMES... DOWN POWER LINES. HEAVY WIND... CLOUDS WITH ROTATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Albany, OH
UNK category
Oct 28, 2018
10:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS SURVEY DETERMINED AN EF0 TOUCHED DOWN NEAR CULLISON ROAD TO NEAR KIMBERLY ROAD... BETWEEN CONNETT AND NELSONVILLE. TIME OF EVENT IS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR AND IS PRELIMINARY
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Connett, OH
EF2 category
Sep 16, 2010
5:54 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touchdown was along Kimberly Road, about 4 miles from Nelsonville. The tornado reached maximum intensity along Matheny Road to State Route 691. Matheny Road is also called York Township Road 269. Damage was concentrated along Matheny Road and State Route 691. The low level circulation was evident in the damage along Matheny Road. Debris was strewn one way on the south side of the road, then in the opposite direction on the north side. One resident said, you could see stuff flying through the air. Then the noise got real loud and we ran into the house and into a closet. The house was just shaking. Several mobile homes were completely destroyed. Yet, some of these mobile homes were poorly anchored or not anchored at all. Many large softwood trees were uprooted or snapped at their trunks. Reports were received of several cows being lifted by the tornado. A hay bale weighing 1800 pounds was lofted into the air and set back down. The maximum wind gusts were estimated at 120 to 130 mph. A total of 7 people were injured. About 13 homes were destroyed, with dozens of other homes damaged.||Since 1950, this is only the second confirmed tornado in Athens County. The previous tornado was a F1 during May of 1980. However, prior to 1950, 3 tornadoes have been reported in Athens County, back in July of 1896, April of 1922, and June of 1937. The June 1937 tornado killed 3. The storm in 1896 was reported in Glouster. However, historical accounts also describe a tornado in the late 1800s that destroyed a large grove of sycamore trees in the city of Athens.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.3 SW Kimberly, OH
F1 category
May 12, 1980
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Athens County, OH
Athens County · 15,891 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Athens County

Athens, OH 89
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Nelsonville, OH 56
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Albany, OH 48
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Coolville, OH 45
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Amesville, OH 33
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The Plains, OH 20
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Glouster, OH 17
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Jacksonville, OH 11
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Buchtel, OH 10
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Millfield, OH 3
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Trimble, OH 3
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Hockingport, OH 2
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U.S. Census Data · County

Athens County, OH area census snapshot

People & households
Population61,573
Households22,722
Housing units26,466
Income
Median household income$53,837
$100k+ households31.7%
$150k+ households10.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached15,891
Attached single-family751
Small multifamily3,605
Large multifamily2,661
Mobile homes3,485
Housing mix
Single-family share60.0%
Attached-home share2.8%
Multifamily share23.7%
Mobile-home share13.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied14,071
Renter-occupied8,651
Vacant units3,744
Home value & age
Median home value$173,800
Owner homes $300k+21.8%
Owner homes $500k+6.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.9%
Median year built1978
Older-home share52.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars21,093
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Athens County

45701 115
Athens, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45764 73
Nelsonville, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45710 44
Albany, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45723 37
Coolville, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45732 30
Glouster, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45742 25
Little Hocking, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45735 24
OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45711 19
Amesville, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
43728 14
Chesterhill, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45761 14
Millfield, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45780 11
The Plains, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45776 9
OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45766 7
New Marshfield, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45719 5
Chauncey, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45740 4
Jacksonville, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45716 2
Buchtel, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45778 2
Stewart, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45739 1
Hockingport, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 86 hail, 287 wind, and 6 tornado reports in Athens County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Athens County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Athens County is 2.50″. It was reported near Amesville, OH on April 28, 2016.

A storm report showed up near my home in Athens County — 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 Athens County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Athens County — 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 Athens County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Athens County — 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 Athens County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Athens County — 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 across Athens County, OH, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Athens County, 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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