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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Gallia County, OH

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Gallia County, OH from April 23, 1968 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 45631 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
82
Wind Reports
143
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Gallia County, OH · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Gallia County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Aug 10, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Estimated golf ball sized hail reported on social media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ssw Cheshire, OH
1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Cheshire, OH
1.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2022
11:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Crown City, OH
1.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2022
10:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTED TIME AND DATE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Crown City, OH
1.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2022
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE SENT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mercerville, OH
1.25″ hail
Mar 18, 2021
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE FROM SOCIAL MEDIA OF 1.25 INCH HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gallipolis, OH
1.25″ hail
Mar 18, 2021
9:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Gallipolis, OH
1.50″ hail
Mar 18, 2021
9:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEASURED... PICTURE PROVIDED. REPORTED UP TO ONE HALF INCH HAIL 10 MINUTES EARLIER. HAIL STOPPED AND STARTED AGAIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 WSW Gallipolis, OH
1.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2020
4:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rio Grande, OH
1.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2020
4:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Vinton, OH
1.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2020
4:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURES SHOWING PING PONG TO GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vinton, OH
1.00″ hail
Oct 28, 2018
10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF NICKEL AND QUARTER SIZED HAIL THAT LASTED FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES
NWS Hail Report Location: Kanauga, OH
1.25″ hail
Apr 4, 2018
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cheshire, OH
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2018
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bidwell, OH
1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2016
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL AT LEAST QUARTER SIZE...PICTURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA APPEARS THAT HAIL MAY HAVE BEEN HALF DOLLAR TO PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gallipolis, 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 Gallia County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and power outages along Pleasant Valley Road has resulted in nearly 1_000 customers to be without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Rio Grande, OH
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
9:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Amber Dr and Wellston Park Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vinton, OH
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
3:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple trees reported down in the Gallipolis area. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gallipolis, OH
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
8:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage resulting in 70 customers without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Gallipolis, OH
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
9:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Upwards of 500 residents without power due to tree damage. Several areas exists in the vicinity with additional outages. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vinton, OH
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2026
10:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down blocking Ohio Avenue. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gallipolis, OH
UNK mph
Feb 20, 2026
5:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gallia County EM reported there were a few trees down in Bidwell... OH. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Vinton, OH
UNK mph
Feb 20, 2026
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gallia County EM reported there were a few trees down on route-218 near Route 7 south of Gallipolis. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Gallipolis, OH
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2025
9:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on Orchard Hill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Gallipolis, OH
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2025
9:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree reported down on Shoestring Ridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Gallipolis, OH
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2025
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and structural damage with power poles knocked down along Rt 7.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Gallipolis, OH
UNK mph
Aug 31, 2024
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Debris hitting the windows. Have several large downed trees on the property and on house. Trampoline folded around my car.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Gallipolis, OH
UNK mph
Aug 31, 2024
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on powerline. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Gallipolis, OH
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2024
10:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees Down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Cheshire, OH
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2024
10:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees Down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cheshire, 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 Gallia County

8 reports
UNK category
Apr 2, 2024
2:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short duration EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 95 mph confirmed along Hannan Trace Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Crown City, OH
F2 category
May 8, 2002
5:07 PM EST
Tornado report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A warm frontal boundary interacted with a complex of showers and thunderstorms to form a tornado on the southern flank of the precipitation. Touchdown was along Adamsville Road near Route 35. The roof was ripped off a home, 2 mobile homes were destroyed, along with a pole barn. The tornado then struck both rest areas on Route 35. The rest building on the north side of the highway was severely damaged. At least 2 tractor trailers were flipped over, while others parked in the lot, were damaged. Another mobile home near the rest stop was destroyed. Proceeding just east to Dewey Road, the tornado wiped a modular home off its foundation. A trailer was destroyed at the corner of Kerr and Viney Roads. Down Kerr Road, a home had its roof removed and a mobile home was moved off its foundation. On Fairview Road, another mobile home was damaged. What was amazing and fortunate, in just about all the cases, no one was home when the tornado struck. Three people were injured at the rest stop.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Adamsville, OH
F2 category
Jun 15, 2000
4:42 PM EST
Tornado report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near Burnette Road, then moved east across Hannan Trace Road, before dissipating east of Rocky Fork Road. In the vicinity of Hannan Trace Road, the tornado width was 150 yards and destroyed 3 barns. Wooden pieces of the barn, from 1 to 5 feet in length, became projectiles. The wood was scattered about the area, with some pieces wedged into the ground. The storm was rated as an F2 in this area. Elsewhere along its path, the tornado was weaker. Two homes received minor damage. Farm equipment and one truck were also damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Patriot, OH
F0 category
Jun 2, 1998
1:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Fallen trees caused minor damage to about 6 buildings in the region where Route 141 and 7 enters the city from the southwest.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Gallipolis, OH
F1 category
May 4, 1996
5:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Vinton, OH
F1 category
Jun 12, 1989
3:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1 category
Jun 2, 1980
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F5 category
Apr 23, 1968
3:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Gallia County, OH
Gallia County · 9,014 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 Gallia County

Gallipolis, OH 82
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Rio Grande, OH 48
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Crown City, OH 30
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Vinton, OH 25
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Centerville (Thurman), OH 14
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Bidwell, OH 12
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Cheshire, OH 11
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Kanauga, OH 6
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Gallia County, OH area census snapshot

People & households
Population29,162
Households11,305
Housing units13,454
Income
Median household income$56,455
$100k+ households31.4%
$150k+ households12.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached9,014
Attached single-family128
Small multifamily891
Large multifamily186
Mobile homes3,186
Housing mix
Single-family share67%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share8.0%
Mobile-home share23.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,632
Renter-occupied2,673
Vacant units2,149
Home value & age
Median home value$135,000
Owner homes $300k+11.2%
Owner homes $500k+2.1%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,350
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Gallia County

45631 102
Gallipolis, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45656 52
Oak Hill, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45686 37
Vinton, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45623 27
Crown City, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45614 25
Bidwell, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45658 20
OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45760 20
Middleport, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45620 13
Cheshire, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45678 13
OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45688 13
OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45685 6
Centerville (Thurman), OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45674 2
Rio Grande, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 82 hail, 143 wind, and 8 tornado reports in Gallia County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Gallia County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Gallia County is 2.75″. It was reported near Rio Grande, OH on April 23, 1968.

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

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

I am selling a home in Gallia 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 Gallia County address?

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