Athens County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Athens County, Ohio recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 32 hail reports with hail up to 1.25", among 83 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 51 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Athens County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Athens County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Athens County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
See the specifics — free →Storm log — the official record, day by day
Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports
“A tree was blown down with power lines at the intersection of Monserat Ridge Road and Chapman Road. Time estimated via radar. (RLX)”
“A power line fell down and blocked Lightner Road in Coolville. Time estimated via radar. (RLX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 S Jacksonville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 NW Coolville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 E Albany SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 N Albany SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Nelsonville SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1203 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles west of Sistersville to 8 miles southeast of Chesterhill. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
“At 1156 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Shawnee, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 7 SSE Amesville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 SSW Athens SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 S Coolville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Nelsonville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 NE Athens SPC verified report
Saturday, August 8, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1148 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lake Hope State Park to near Wellston. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“Over 100 customers without power due to tree damage. (RLX)”
- Hail 0.25" Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 E Amesville SPC verified report
Friday, August 7, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down near intersection of Pete Smith and Scatter Ridge Roads. Time estimated from radar. (RLX)”
“Tree on lines reported near the intersection of Baker and East Swart Roads. Time estimated from radar. (RLX)”
- Wind Unknown 5 SW Amesville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NNW Albany SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 S Buchtel SPC verified report
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 239 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Hope State Park, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Albany, Lake Hope State Park, and Zaleski.”
“At 136 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles north of Pomeroy to near New Haven to near Racine. Movement was northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Athens County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 513 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Hide-A-Way Hills to 8 miles north of South Webster. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.25" Athens County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1128 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Shawnee to Nelsonville to near Hocking Hills State Park. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“Over 1200 customers without power due to tree damage in and south of Nelsonville. (RLX)”
- Hail 0.5" Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 SSE Nelsonville SPC verified report
Friday, July 17, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 851 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Buchtel, or near Athens, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Glouster, Chauncey, Jacksonville, Trimble, Burr Oak State Park, and The Plains.”
“At 823 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Albany, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Athens and Albany.”
- Wind 55 mph Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Athens County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 6, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 320 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Mcarthur, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Athens, Albany, Zaleski, Dyesville, and Carpenter.”
“At 227 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lake Hope State Park, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Athens, Albany, Lake Hope State Park, Chauncey, Zaleski, and The Plains.”
- Hail 0.25" Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Athens County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 635 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Athens, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Athens and Stroud Run State Park.”
“At 308 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Chesterhill, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Chesterhill, Stockport, Amesville, Stroud Run State Park, and Bartlett.”
- Hail 0.25" Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Athens County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“A tree was blown down and is being suspended by power lines about a mile from old US 33 southeast of Athens. Time estimated by radar. (RLX)”
“Large tree took out transformer and lines. Lines landed on camper and vehicles. (RLX)”
- Wind Unknown 10 SSE Athens SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 ESE Coolville SPC verified report
Thursday, June 18, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 327 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Waverly, moving east at 65 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 253 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mcarthur, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Athens County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree in westbound lane reported as blocking both lanes... U.S. Route 50 at Dow Lake. Time estimated from radar. (RLX)”
- Wind Unknown 7 S Amesville SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 636 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles east of Athens to near Oak Hill. Movement was east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 615 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles south of Caldwell to near Athens. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Athens, Marietta, St.”
- Wind 50 mph Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Athens County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 213 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Thornport to near Belfast. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Athens County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 645 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 8 miles southeast of Albany, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Athens, Albany, Forked Run State Park, Tuppers Plains, Darwin, Harrisonville, and Stroud Run State Park.”
“At 613 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles east of Wellston, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Athens, Pomeroy, Albany, Rutland, Wilkesville, Dyesville, Darwin, Salem Center, Radcliffe, Harrisonville, Dexter, and Carpenter.”
- Wind 50 mph Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Athens County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 829 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Buchtel, or near Nelsonville, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Athens County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 917 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Athens, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Athens, Amesville, and Stroud Run State Park.”
“At 840 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mcarthur, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Mcarthur, Lake Hope State Park, and Zaleski.”
- Hail 0.25" Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Athens County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 4, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 621 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Logan to near Athens. Movement was north at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 553 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 11 miles northwest of Jackson to 10 miles southeast of Wellston. Movement was north at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Athens County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.25"
“Photos include pictures of between half dollar to ping pong ball size hail. (RLX)”
“At 451 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Athens, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Athens, Amesville, Stroud Run State Park, Bartlett, and The Plains.”
- Hail 1.25" 4 WSW Athens SPC verified report
- Hail 0.75" Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Athens County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1259 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Marietta to Mason. Movement was east at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Parkersburg, Marietta, Belpre, Ripley, Harrisville, St.”
- Wind 50 mph Athens County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1133 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Thornport to Hide-A-Way Hills to near Hocking Hills State Park. Movement was east at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Athens County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“THIS IS A FIRE DANGER STATEMENT ISSUED IN COORDINATION WITH THE OHIO DIVISION OF FORESTRY. THE WILDFIRE DANGER IS ELEVATED TODAY FOR SOUTHEAST OHIO. VERY DRY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON WITH OCCASIONAL WIND GUSTS 40 TO 50 MPH. OPEN BURNING OF ANY TYPE IS CONSIDERED EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AT THIS TIME.”
- Wind 50 mph Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Athens County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Athens County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 7, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 252 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Glouster, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Glouster, Chesterhill, Stockport, Jacksonville, Trimble, and Burr Oak State Park.”
“Tree fell on a house on Banshee Road. Two on the porch injured. (RLX)”
- Hail 0.75" Athens County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 ESE Coolville SPC verified report
Friday, February 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Strong winds are moving through the area behind the passage of a cold front. Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph may continue for the rest of the afternoon before diminishing toward evening. These gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Athens County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 25, 2025
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 326 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Chesterhill, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Parkersburg, Marietta, Belpre, Chesterhill, Vienna, Williamstown, Boaz, North Hills, Amesville, Fleming, Blennerhassett, and Bartlett. This includes the following highways...”
- Hail 0.88" Athens County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1030 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Bexley to 6 miles northeast of Muses Mills. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Athens County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Athens County, OH?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 83 severe weather events in Athens County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Athens County recently?
Yes — 32 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.25" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Athens County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.