Columbus, OH hail history
Every day hail 1 inch or larger hit Columbus neighborhoods since December 2023, from street-level hail swaths checked against NOAA storm reports. Updated daily.
Latest big hail storm: Aug 10, 2026
Shaded areas show where hail 1 inch or larger fell that day, by size, from radar-modeled hail swaths.
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Every hail day in Columbus
Days when hail 1 inch or larger reached at least 25 homes in Columbus, newest first. Homes are the homes in the neighborhoods the hail touched.
| Date | Largest hail | Homes | Neighborhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1.00 in | 122 | 3 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 1.00 in | 3,200 | 35 |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 1.00 in | 2,232 | 4 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1.00 in | 3,245 | 58 |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 1.25 in | 28,383 | 500 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 1.25 in | 40,110 | 811 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.75 in | 17,513 | 547 |
| Jul 26, 2025 | 1.25 in | 29 | 1 |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 1.00 in | 1,571 | 6 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 1.50 in | 28,673 | 489 |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.25 in | 3,587 | 81 |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 1.00 in | 2,538 | 25 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 in | 5,747 | 89 |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.00 in | 7,514 | 238 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 1.50 in | 12,273 | 360 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 1.00 in | 1,099 | 1 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 1.50 in | 55,709 | 1,384 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 1.00 in | 8,373 | 74 |
Columbus neighborhoods hit most often
Neighborhoods with the most days of 1-inch-or-larger hail since December 2023.
| Neighborhood | Hail days | Largest | Last hit | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Military Lands | 13 | 1.50 in | Aug 10, 2026 | 1,099 |
| Us Military Lands | 9 | 1.75 in | Aug 10, 2026 | 809 |
| Usm Lands | 9 | 1.50 in | Aug 10, 2026 | 270 |
| Virginia Military Lands | 6 | 1.75 in | Aug 10, 2026 | 54 |
| U S Military Lands | 6 | 1.50 in | Aug 8, 2026 | 54 |
| Virginia Military District Sur | 5 | 1.75 in | Aug 7, 2026 | 29 |
| Refugee Lands | 5 | 1.25 in | Jun 6, 2026 | 477 |
| United States Military District | 5 | 1.25 in | Aug 10, 2026 | 32 |
| Millcreek Commons 1st Amended | 4 | 1.50 in | Apr 22, 2026 | 54 |
| Worthington Highlands Sec 6 | 3 | 1.75 in | Mar 22, 2026 | 69 |
Hail history near Columbus
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Columbus hail questions
When was the last hail storm in Columbus?
The most recent day with hail 1 inch or larger in Columbus neighborhoods was Sep 5, 2026, with hail up to 1.00 in across 3 neighborhoods (122 homes).
How often does it hail in Columbus?
Columbus had 18 days with hail 1 inch or larger since December 2023: 4 in 2024, 7 in 2025, 7 in 2026 so far.
What is the largest hail Columbus has had recently?
The largest hail in Columbus in that time was 1.75 in on Mar 22, 2026.
Which hail storm hit the most homes in Columbus?
The storm on Apr 17, 2024 reached 55,709 homes in 1384 neighborhoods, with hail up to 1.50 in.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail sizes come from radar-modeled hail swaths, mapped to every neighborhood. A day is listed only when it is backed by a strong radar hail signal or by a NOAA Storm Prediction Center hail report nearby, and only when hail of 1 inch or larger reached at least 25 homes. The newest days are preliminary and can still change slightly.
Updated Nov 2, 2026. Hail sizes are radar-modeled estimates for each neighborhood, not ground measurements at a specific roof.