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Athens County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 3, 2026

Has it hailed in Athens County, Ohio recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 35 hail reports with hail up to 1.25", among 96 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 61 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 20, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Athens County, Ohio showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Athens County, Ohio. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

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.

96
Events (12 mo)
35
Hail
61
Wind
0
Tornado
1.25"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
Sep 20, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Apr 1, 2026 hail event near 4 WSW Athens, Athens County, Ohio, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Apr 1, 2026 hail event (1.25") near 4 WSW Athens. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Storm exposure for an address in Athens County

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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.

Sunday, September 20, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, September 20, 2026 storm activity in Athens County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1140 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Albany to near Rutland to 9 miles northeast of Rio Grande. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

“At 1022 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Williamsport to 8 miles northwest of North Folk Village to 6 miles northeast of Bainbridge. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

Saturday, September 19, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1142 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hocking Hills State Park, or 7 miles west of Lake Hope State Park, moving southeast at 20 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, Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski, and Creola.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

“A tree has fallen on power lines and is blocking one lane of Lottridge Rd near Blake Rd. Time estimated by radar data. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 5 W Coolville

Thursday, September 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 232 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Tuppers Plains, or 9 miles southwest of Coolville, moving southeast at 20 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

Sunday, September 13, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 659 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles south of Chesterhill, moving southeast 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... Belpre, Coolville, Lubeck, Washington, Blennerhassett, and Little Hocking.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

“At 615 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Glouster, moving southeast at 20 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 935 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near South Zanesville to near Bremen. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

Saturday, September 5, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, September 5, 2026 storm activity in Athens County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 642 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Glouster to 6 miles south of Hocking Hills State Park. Movement was east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

“At 616 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Pleasantville to 10 miles east of Circleville. Movement was southeast at 45 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

Friday, September 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Cluster of power outages with approximately 200 customers reported without power around Albany southward into northern Meigs Co. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 2 ESE Albany

Saturday, August 22, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 22, 2026 storm activity in Athens County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 525 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Albany to near Wellston. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

“At 507 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lake Hope State Park to Jackson. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

Sunday, August 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 151 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Somerset to near Lancaster. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

Friday, August 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 801 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Washington, or near Belpre, moving east at 35 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7 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)”

SPC verified report · 2 S Jacksonville

“A power line fell down and blocked Lightner Road in Coolville. Time estimated via radar. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 5 NW Coolville

Monday, August 10, 2026

3 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

Sunday, August 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Over 100 customers without power due to tree damage. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 3 E Amesville

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

“Over 1000 customers without power due to tree damage. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 3 S Buchtel

Friday, August 7, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Tree down near intersection of Pete Smith and Scatter Ridge Roads. Time estimated from radar. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 5 SW Amesville

“Tree on lines reported near the intersection of Baker and East Swart Roads. Time estimated from radar. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 3 NNW Albany

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

“Over 1200 customers without power due to tree damage in and south of Nelsonville. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 3 SSE Nelsonville

Friday, July 17, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 17, 2026 storm activity in Athens County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

Sunday, July 5, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Large tree took out transformer and lines. Lines landed on camper and vehicles. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 1 ESE Coolville

Thursday, June 18, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 18, 2026 storm activity in Athens County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

Sunday, June 14, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 14, 2026 storm activity in Athens County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 10, 2026 storm activity in Athens County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 1, 2026 storm activity in Athens County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Photos include pictures of between half dollar to ping pong ball size hail. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 4 WSW Athens

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

“Tree fell on a house on Banshee Road. Two on the porch injured. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 1 ESE Coolville

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Athens County

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Athens County, OH?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 20, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 96 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 — 35 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.

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