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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Lawrence County, OH

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Lawrence County, OH from March 6, 1961 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 45638 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
90
Wind Reports
245
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lawrence County, OH · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Lawrence County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2025
9:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Some damage to vehicles was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athalia, OH
1.50″ hail
Apr 14, 2025
8:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Scottown, OH
3.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2025
8:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Lake Vesuvius, OH
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2025
8:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Lake Vesuvius, OH
1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2025
8:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Lake Vesuvius, OH
1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2025
8:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Hanging Rock, OH
1.00″ hail
Feb 28, 2024
12:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Proctorville, OH
1.00″ hail
Oct 12, 2022
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL OBSERVED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Coal Grove, OH
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2022
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 INCH HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 141 HIGHWAY Waterloo, O, OH
1.00″ hail
Aug 25, 2021
7:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALSO SEVERAL TREES DOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Proctorville, OH
1.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2019
6:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: South Point, OH
1.75″ hail
Sep 2, 2018
9:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Proctorville, OH
1.75″ hail
Sep 1, 2018
9:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Proctorville, OH
1.25″ hail
Feb 25, 2017
6:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DEPUTY ON PATROL REPORTED LARGE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Lake Vesuvius, OH
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2015
7:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Chesapeake, 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 Lawrence County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in front of Village Hall. Also_ approximately 245 customers out of power in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Athalia, OH
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
8:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Athalia, OH
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking the roadway at County Road 9 and State Route 7. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Crown City, OH
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and lines down. The transformer exploded and the tree was on fire. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Ironton, OH
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on State Route 217.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Se Lake Vesuvius, OH
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on County Road 51. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Lake Vesuvius, OH
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on lines on State Route 775.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Proctorville, OH
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on County Road 230.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Nnw Chesapeake, OH
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Tallow Ridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Chesapeake, OH
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree and power lines down across Co Rd. 181.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Ironton, OH
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on State Route 650.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nne Hanging Rock, OH
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and lines down on County Rd 14 near Buckeye Rd. Time estimated from caller matches radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Nne Lake Vesuvius, OH
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2026
9:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Branch on power line on fire on Remy Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Coal Grove, OH
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
10:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along State Route 217. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Se Lake Vesuvius, OH
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in the roadway on Kitts Hill High School Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Sse Lake Vesuvius, 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 Lawrence County

10 reports
UNK category
Apr 2, 2024
2:34 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short duration EF1 tornado confirmed with maximum winds of 105 mph in the vicinity of Timber Ridge Lake northwest of Crown City.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Crown City, OH
UNK category
Apr 2, 2024
2:26 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado with maximum winds of up to 90 mph began near Aid-Oak Ridge Rd and traveled northeastward through mostly pastureland... knocking down a few trees on the north edge of the path and where it crossed Symmes Creek. The tornado continued northeast... blowing the roof off of two homes and another structure and rolling a travel trailer near where it crossed State Route 141. The last noted damage was some tin panels blown up on a barn roof shortly after the tornado crossed State Route 141.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 E Lake Vesuvius, OH
UNK category
May 25, 2017
12:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS SURVEY CONFIRMS HIGH-END EF1 TORNADO...MAX WIDTH 100 YDS...STARTING IN IRONTON HEADING NE-WARD
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ironton, OH
UNK category
May 25, 2017
12:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: FIRE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE POSTED A VIDEO WHICH THE LAWRENCE COUNTY EM SHARED WITH US SHOWING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE ALONG A PATH ALONG COUNTY ROAD 21. POSSIBLE TORNADO WHICH A STORM SURVEY TEAM WILL INVESTIGATE TOMORROW.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Ironton, OH
UNK category
May 25, 2017
12:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: FIRE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE POSTED A VIDEO WHICH THE LAWRENCE COUNTY EM SHARED WITH US SHOWING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE ALONG A PATH ALONG COUNTY ROAD 21. POSSIBLE TORNADO WHICH A STORM SURVEY TEAM WILL INVESTIGATE TOMORROW.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Ironton, OH
F1 category
Aug 9, 2000
7:26 PM EST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The path began on County Route 12, where a trailer was destroyed. The path proceeded across County Route 42 to near Route 7. All along the path, trees were snapped off and homes received structural damage. A pole barn was destroyed on County Route 402. The storm then crossed the Ohio River and struck the Cox Landing region of Cabell County, West Virginia.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Athalia, OH
F0 category
Jun 21, 1981
3:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1 category
Jul 12, 1980
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1 category
Jun 2, 1980
5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F5 category
Apr 23, 1968
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, OH
Lawrence County · 19,388 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 Lawrence County

Ironton, OH 113
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Hanging Rock, OH 46
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South Point, OH 38
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Proctorville, OH 33
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Coal Grove, OH 32
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Miller, OH 29
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Chesapeake, OH 25
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Athalia, OH 13
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Lawrence County, OH area census snapshot

People & households
Population57,385
Households22,501
Housing units26,538
Income
Median household income$54,842
$100k+ households30.0%
$150k+ households9.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached19,388
Attached single-family254
Small multifamily2,040
Large multifamily575
Mobile homes4,231
Housing mix
Single-family share73.1%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share9.9%
Mobile-home share15.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied16,315
Renter-occupied6,186
Vacant units4,037
Home value & age
Median home value$135,600
Owner homes $300k+12.0%
Owner homes $500k+2.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1974
Older-home share59.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars21,081
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Lawrence County

45638 113
Ironton, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45656 52
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45680 48
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45659 40
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45619 35
Chesapeake, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45669 31
Athalia, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45623 27
Crown City, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45645 25
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45629 22
Franklin Furnace, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
45658 20
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45682 18
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45678 13
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 90 hail, 245 wind, and 10 tornado reports in Lawrence County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lawrence County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Lawrence County is 3.00″. It was reported near Lake Vesuvius, OH on April 14, 2025.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County address?

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