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Fairfield County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Has it hailed in Fairfield County, Ohio recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 21 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 71 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 50 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 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.

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

Fairfield County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Fairfield County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

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Events (12 mo)
21
Hail
50
Wind
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Tornado
1"
Max hail
65
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 11, 2026 wind event near Fairfield County, Fairfield County, Ohio, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 11, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Fairfield County. 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.

Last 30 days in Fairfield County

Current NEXRAD radar over Fairfield County, Ohio with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Fairfield County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 2 storm days · 5 NWS warnings — hail to 0.25" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 1 storm day · 2 SPC verified reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

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.

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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.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 storm activity in Fairfield 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 304 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Grove City, moving 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 · Fairfield County

“At 333 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Grove City, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Monday, August 10, 2026

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

“At 1148 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Summit Station, moving 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 · Fairfield County

“Two adult trees snapped and fell on house on Horns Mill Road property. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · 2 NE Sugar Grove

Sunday, August 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Numerous trees down on Country Club Road property. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · 3 SSW Lancaster

Saturday, August 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1018 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Baltimore, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 21, 2026 storm activity in Fairfield 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 357 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles west of Hocking Hills State Park, moving 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 · Fairfield County

“At 313 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Pataskala, moving 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 · Fairfield County

Sunday, June 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 435 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Granville, moving 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 · Fairfield County

Saturday, June 6, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1246 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Lancaster, moving east at 50 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

“Tree branches down near Baltimore. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · Baltimore

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“5-6 inch branches down on Pleasantville Road. Time estimated from RADAR. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · 2 W Pleasantville

“Trees reported down on Stemen Road. Time estimated from RADAR. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · 4 NNW Baltimore

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, May 19, 2026 storm activity in Fairfield 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 1010 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Lancaster, moving southeast 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 · Fairfield County

“At 948 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Lancaster, moving 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 · Fairfield County

Monday, May 18, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Wind gusts of 35 to 50 MPH will be possible over the next few hours. These winds will occur separately from any thunderstorms. Winds of this magnitude may damage small tree limbs and make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Monday, April 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Wind gusts of 35 to 50 MPH will be possible over the next few hours. These winds will occur separately from any thunderstorms. Winds of this magnitude may damage small tree limbs and make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 22, 2026 storm activity in Fairfield 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 720 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Lancaster, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

“At 631 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Baltimore, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Saturday, April 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 638 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Centerburg to near Johnstown to Canal Winchester, moving northeast 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 · Fairfield County

Thursday, March 26, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, March 26, 2026 storm activity in Fairfield 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 1124 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Mount Vernon to near Johnstown to 6 miles southeast of Jefferson, moving southeast 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

“At 940 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from New California to near Choctaw Lake to near Yellow Springs, moving southeast at 60 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. Hail may cause minor damage to outdoor objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Sunday, March 22, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, March 22, 2026 storm activity in Fairfield 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 1041 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Pleasantville, moving east at 50 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

“At 1137 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near New Holland, moving east at 50 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph becoming west southwest. WHERE...In Kentucky, Bracken, Mason, and Robertson Counties. In Ohio, Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Pickaway, Highland, and Brown Counties. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. 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 · Fairfield County

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Kentucky, Bracken, Mason, and Robertson Counties. In Ohio, Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Pickaway, Highland, and Brown Counties. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. 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 · Fairfield County

Friday, March 13, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio. WHEN...From 7 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 · Fairfield County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio. WHEN...From 7 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 · Fairfield County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, March 11, 2026 storm activity in Fairfield 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.

“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 7 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 · Fairfield County

“At 141 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 10 miles south of Lancaster, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM EDT Wednesday. 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 · Fairfield County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 62 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, March 7, 2026 storm activity in Fairfield 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.

“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (ILN)”

SPC verified report · 5 N Amanda

“At 202 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles northwest of Hocking Hills State Park, moving east at 50 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Thursday, February 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1143 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located over Canal Winchester, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fairfield County

Friday, January 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 738 AM EST, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Ashley to near South Charleston, moving 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 · Fairfield County

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 10 PM EST 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 · Fairfield County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 71 severe weather events in Fairfield 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 Fairfield County recently?

Yes — 21 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" 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 Fairfield 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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