Fayette County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Fayette County, Ohio? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 23 severe weather events in the last 180 days — 12 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph, plus 11 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". 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.
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Last 30 days in Fayette County
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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.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 859 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Jamestown, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph, half inch hail, and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Locations impacted include...”
“At 926 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Bloomingburg, 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 740 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Sabina to Mount Orab, moving 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 Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees and limbs down on property on Charleston Road. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown 5 N Leesburg SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 426 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Jeffersonville, moving 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 Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 457 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Abington, moving northeast 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1228 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Vandalia to 6 miles southeast of Brookville, moving east at 80 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 Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Large tree downed along Downing Circle. Time estimated by radar. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown 1 S Washington Court Ho SPC verified report
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 658 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Oldenburg, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph, half inch 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 906 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Sabina to near Hillsboro, 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...”
“At 623 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Hagerstown to 6 miles southeast of Connersville, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.”
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph will be possible ahead of and along a cold front, through 8 pm. Southerly wind gusts will become westerly as the front passes. Driving may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Power outages from downed branches are possible.”
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“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...”
- Hail 0.5" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 22, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1100 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near New Carlisle to near Lebanon, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and nickel 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...”
“At 1140 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Camp Dennison, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 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...”
- Hail 0.88" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph becoming west southwest. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Fayette County, OH?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 23 severe weather events in Fayette County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Fayette County recently?
Yes — 11 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.