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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Madison County, OH

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Madison County, OH from August 14, 1956 through August 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 43140 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
66
Wind Reports
190
Tornado Reports
16
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Madison County, OH · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Madison County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2026
2:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: lasted two minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW West Jefferson, OH
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2026
2:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: hail lasted about 2-3 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE London, OH
1.50″ hail
Mar 23, 2026
2:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: West Jefferson, OH
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2026
2:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plain City, OH
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2026
2:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: London, OH
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2026
2:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plain City, OH
1.00″ hail
Jul 15, 2024
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Choctaw Lake, OH
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2023
12:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Jefferson, OH
1.25″ hail
May 21, 2022
6:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mount Sterling, OH
1.25″ hail
May 21, 2022
6:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mount Sterling, OH
1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2021
10:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Mount Sterling, OH
1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2021
8:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW London, OH
1.50″ hail
May 22, 2018
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mount Sterling, OH
0.88″ hail
Sep 4, 2015
3:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.74 SW Plain City Arpt, OH
1.75″ hail
Apr 16, 2013
4:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 NNE Lilly Chapel, 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 Madison County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
4:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from West Jefferson. Tree down on North Franklin.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Jefferson, OH
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
4:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on North Franklin.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Jefferson, OH
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
4:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Garfield Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw London, OH
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
1:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An unattached garage had part of its roof uplifted on Jones Marsh Road. One tree uprooted and several large branches downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ese London, OH
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
1:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barn destroyed at Nursery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sse Plain City, OH
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
1:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down on US42 property.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ssw Plain City, OH
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
1:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down on east side of Choctaw Lake.
NWS Wind Report Location: Choctaw Lake, OH
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
1:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down in Choctaw Lake. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: Choctaw Lake, OH
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2026
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree damaged from brief significant winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Nnw Mount Sterling, OH
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
8:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree downed at an apartment complex east of Elm Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE London, OH
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One utility pole downed on State Route 38 near Dun Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Choctaw Lake, OH
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2026
9:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across State Route 29 near Thorn Locus Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Choctaw Lake, OH
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2026
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Lombard Chuckery Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Unionville Center, OH
UNK mph
May 20, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs down and minor shed damage. Time estimated from RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Choctaw Lake, OH
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2025
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 foot long tree branches down in the Choctaw Lake area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Choctaw Lake, 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 Madison County

16 reports
UNK category
Aug 11, 2026
1:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 tornado confirmed southeast of Plain City_ Ohio. Maximum winds of 80 MPH. Tree and barn damage was observed along the path of the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 Sse Plain City, OH
UNK category
Aug 11, 2026
1:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 tornado confirmed on the northwest side of Choctaw Lake in Madison County_ Ohio. Maximum winds of 90 MPH. Damage to numerous trees_ with minor damage to a few homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Choctaw Lake, OH
UNK category
Feb 29, 2024
10:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirms an EF1 tornado developed east of London and dissipated southwest of West Jefferson. Maximum estimated winds of 110 mph... with damage to roofs... barns... and trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E London, OH
UNK category
Feb 28, 2024
10:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Extensive damage to homes. Tornado likely - TDS observed on KILN RADAR. Time estimated from RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Jefferson, OH
UNK category
May 18, 2020
8:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Lilly Chapel, OH
UNK category
May 18, 2020
8:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 TORNADO CONFIRMED WITH ESTIMATED WINDS OF 85 MPH. DAMAGE TO A BARN IN LILLY CHAPEL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Lilly Chapel, OH
UNK category
Apr 3, 2018
9:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMS A BRIEF EFO TORNADO IMPACTING SEVERAL BARNS ON ROBERTS MILL ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW London, OH
EF0 category
May 11, 2008
12:10 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in a field just west of State Route 142 and south of Interstate 70 a few miles northeast of West Jefferson in eastern Madison County. Several trees were damaged and at least one was ripped out of the ground and tossed across State Route 142. The path length extended for about 200 yards. The tornado touched back down about 1.5 miles to the northeast in western Franklin County near a residence along Amity Road just north of Interstate 70. Additional tree damage occurred in this location. This tornado was rated EF-0 with maximum wind speeds of 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.88 N West Jefferson, OH
F0 category
Jul 11, 2006
7:39 PM EST
Tornado report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down east of Rosedale, causing extensive damage to a barn. A nearby home sustained minor structural damage. Numerous trees were uprooted and downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Rosedale, OH
F1 category
Jun 10, 1986
5:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F2 category
Mar 10, 1986
5:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1 category
May 31, 1985
5:06 PM CST
Tornado report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1 category
Apr 3, 1982
4:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1 category
Apr 19, 1978
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F3 category
May 10, 1973
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Madison County, OH
Madison County · 12,945 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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U.S. Census Data · County

Madison County, OH area census snapshot

People & households
Population44,126
Households15,361
Housing units16,361
Income
Median household income$83,229
$100k+ households46.4%
$150k+ households20.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,945
Attached single-family398
Small multifamily1,715
Large multifamily536
Mobile homes767
Housing mix
Single-family share79.1%
Attached-home share2.4%
Multifamily share13.8%
Mobile-home share4.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied11,666
Renter-occupied3,695
Vacant units1,000
Home value & age
Median home value$231,400
Owner homes $300k+33.1%
Owner homes $500k+9.1%
Owner homes $750k+2.4%
Median year built1975
Older-home share57.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars14,895
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 66 hail, 190 wind, and 16 tornado reports in Madison County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Madison County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Madison County is 1.75″. It was reported near Lilly Chapel, OH on April 16, 2013.

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

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

I am selling a home in Madison 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 Madison County address?

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