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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Columbus, OH

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Columbus, OH from March 11, 1955 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
67
Wind Reports
218
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Columbus, OH · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Columbus, OH

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2026
9:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Average hail size .375 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Powell, OH
1.00″ hail
Jul 15, 2024
9:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Downtown Columbus, OH
1.00″ hail
Jul 29, 2021
7:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF QUARTER SIZED HAI NEAR SHORT NORTH AND DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Downtown Columbus, OH
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2016
10:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Galloway, OH
0.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2015
12:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.7 WSW Columbus, OH
1.00″ hail
Oct 6, 2014
7:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 NW Grandview Hgts, OH
1.00″ hail
Sep 11, 2013
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NNE Huber Ridge, OH
0.75″ hail
Aug 8, 2012
3:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 SSE Bannon, OH
0.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2012
1:00 AM EST-5
Hail report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.23 ENE Grandview Hgts, OH
0.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2012
1:40 AM EST-5
Hail report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Worthington, OH
0.88″ hail
Jun 17, 2011
3:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Columbus, OH
0.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2011
3:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Columbus, OH
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2011
3:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SSW Columbus, OH
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2011
3:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Columbus, OH
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2011
3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Valley View, 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 Columbus, OH

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UNK mph
Jun 6, 2026
9:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and large limbs downed in the Smokymill Road subdivision.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Powell, OH
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2025
2:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SSE Downtown Columbus. Large softwood trees snapped aloft.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Downtown Columbus, OH
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
2:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed (some uprooted... some split at trunk)... numerous grave headstones blown off of their bases.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Downtown Columbus, OH
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
1:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large softwood trees snapped aloft.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Downtown Columbus, OH
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2023
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branch down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Summit Station, OH
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2022
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SMALL BRANCHES DOWN IN WILLOW CREEK SUBDIVISION. PHOTOS POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Downtown Columbus, OH
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2022
9:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DAMAGED IN GREEN LAWN CEMETERY INCLUDING UPROOTED AND SNAPPED TRUNKS AS WELL AS DOWNED LARGE BRANCHES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Downtown Columbus, OH
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2022
3:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON ROOF IN HILLTOP NEIGHBORHOOD. PHOTO VERIFIED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Downtown Columbus, OH
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2022
5:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO BRANCHES APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES IN DIAMETER BLOWN DOWN ON OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Downtown Columbus, OH
59 mph
Aug 11, 2021
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 59MPH MEASURED AT KOSU.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kosu Osu Airport, OH
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2021
7:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIRES REPORTED DOWN AND LARGE TREE BRANCHES REPORTED DOWN ACROSS THE CITY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Downtown Columbus, OH
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2021
7:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE HEALTHY TREE DOWNED ON SUMMIT STREET. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Downtown Columbus, OH
58 mph
Nov 15, 2020
5:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kosu Osu Airport, OH
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2020
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWNED IN A NEIGHBORHOOD NORTHWEST OF OBETZ.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Downtown Columbus, OH
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2020
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS POWER POLES AND TREES DAMAGED IN THE GANTZ ROAD AND FRANK ROAD AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Downtown Columbus, 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 Columbus, OH

8 reports
UNK category
Aug 11, 2026
2:08 PM UTC
Tornado report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 tornado confirmed in Olde Towne East. Maximum winds of 90 MPH. Tree and structure damage was observed along the path of the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Downtown Columbus, OH
UNK category
Aug 11, 2026
2:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 tornado in south Columbus. Path length 1.8 miles_ width 100 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 Sse Downtown Columbus, OH
UNK category
Sep 27, 2018
9:53 AM UTC
Tornado report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN CAUSING DAMAGE TO TREES... POWER POLES... A PICKUP TRUCK AND TO SEVERAL HOMES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Downtown Columbus, OH
EF0 category
Oct 31, 2013
11:40 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down and moved through a manufactured home community just north of Interstate 270 in southern Columbus. The tornado was on the ground for about a quarter of a mile before it lifted. During that time, 3 mobile homes were destroyed, 4 sustained major damage, and 23 sustained minor damage. The damage that occurred to some of the homes included partial roofs being torn off the buildings, and the units being shifted off of their foundations. Based on the damage surveyed, the maximum wind speed of this tornado was estimated to be 85 miles per hour.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.42 W Columbus So Columbus, OH
EF0 category
Sep 22, 2010
3:58 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A Columbus metro traffic camera at the intersection of Interstate 270 and Broad Street recorded a very brief tornado touchdown just north of this location. No reports of damage were received in the immediate area, but the video footage does show a brief tornadic circulation in contact with the ground. Winds with this tornado are estimated to be around 65 miles per hour.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.06 W Taylor, OH
F0 category
Jun 13, 1981
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1 category
Sep 11, 1975
6:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F0 category
Sep 12, 1963
12:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Columbus, OH
Franklin County · 310,502 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 · City

Columbus, OH area census snapshot

People & households
Population906,480
Households386,581
Housing units420,068
Income
Median household income$65,327
$100k+ households37.3%
$150k+ households14.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached189,094
Attached single-family41,943
Small multifamily101,500
Large multifamily83,967
Mobile homes3,228
Housing mix
Single-family share45.0%
Attached-home share10.0%
Multifamily share44.2%
Mobile-home share0.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied171,346
Renter-occupied215,235
Vacant units33,487
Home value & age
Median home value$234,500
Owner homes $300k+30.4%
Owner homes $500k+5.8%
Owner homes $750k+1.7%
Median year built1980
Older-home share50.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars354,412
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 67 hail, 218 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Columbus, OH, 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 Columbus?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Columbus, OH is 3.00″. It was reported near Columbus, OH on August 10, 1984.

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

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

I am selling a home in Columbus — 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 Columbus address?

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