Franklin County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Franklin County, Ohio has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 2 tornado reports among 93 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 38 hail reports with hail up to 1.5" and 53 high-wind reports with gusts up to 82 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.
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Last 30 days in Franklin 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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 82 mph, 2 tornado reports
“EF-1 tornado in south Columbus. Path length 1.8 miles... width 100 yards. (ILN)”
“2 INJ EF0 tornado confirmed east of Upper Arlington in Franklin County... Ohio. Maximum wind of 80 MPH. Tree and structure damage was observed along the path of (ILN)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 SSE Downtown Columbus SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 1 ESE Upper Arlington SPC verified report
- Wind 82 mph 2 S Gahanna SPC verified report
- Wind 65 mph 1 E Hilliard SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Blacklick Estates SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Hilliard SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", 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...”
“At 1118 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near New California, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, August 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 923 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast of Mechanicsburg, 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 0.25" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, August 7, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown New Albany SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 245 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Bellefontaine, moving southeast at 45 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 630 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near West Alexandria to Camden to 6 miles north of Brookville, moving 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 144 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Bright, moving 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1023 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Circleville, moving east at 45 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 619 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Urbana to New California, moving southeast 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 440 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Minerva Park, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 14, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 319 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Marysville to near Springfield, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“Large healthy tree branch downed at a property on Stellar Drive. (ILN)”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 ENE Hilliard SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SSW Worthington SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NW Upper Arlington SPC verified report
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1254 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Richwood to near Cedarville, moving 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 6, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 66 mph
“Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). (ILN)”
“At 1141 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Delaware, 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...”
- Wind 66 mph 3 ESE Dublin SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" 2 S Dublin SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Dublin SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 NNW Bexley 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" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 737 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles east of Brookville to near Aurora, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 840 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Milan, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain. Impact: Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.25"
“At 730 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Delaware, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Winds gusts up to 35 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...”
“At 612 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Bexley, 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...”
- Hail 1.25" 2 WNW Worthington SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 1 NW Minerva Park SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Numerous trees downed along Peter Hoover Road. Trees onto home. Numerous trees snapped. Time estimated by radar. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown 3 NNE New Albany SPC verified report
Saturday, April 4, 2026
2 NWS warnings — 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...”
“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 Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 26, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
“At 1050 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Prospect to near North Lewisburg to near Enon, moving 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Franklin 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 1056 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Liberty to 8 miles northeast of North Vernon, moving east at 45 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...”
- Hail 0.88" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 21, 2026
7 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5", wind gusts up to 69 mph
“ASOS station KCMH Columbus John Glenn International Airport. (ILN)”
“AWOS station KTZR Columbus Bolton Field. (ILN)”
- Wind 69 mph 2 NNE Whitehall SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" 1 S Westerville SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" 1 E Dublin SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 2 W Urbancrest SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 N New Albany SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 1 W Dublin SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Worthington SPC verified report
Sunday, March 15, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and west central Ohio. WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 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 Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
6 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.”
“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.”
- Wind 65 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...In Indiana, Fayette, Union, and Wayne Counties. In Ohio, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Clark, Greene, Montgomery, and Preble Counties. WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...In Indiana, Fayette, Union, and Wayne Counties. In Ohio, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Clark, Greene, Montgomery, and Preble Counties. WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”
- Wind 60 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 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...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.”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, February 19, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1011 PM EST, a rapidly developing thunderstorm was located near Grove City, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph, nickel 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...”
“At 939 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located near Brookville, moving east at 35 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... Oxford, Harrison, Brookville, Bright, Darrtown, Reily, New Haven, Millville, St.”
- Hail 0.88" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Franklin County, OH?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 93 severe weather events in Franklin County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Franklin County recently?
Yes — 38 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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