Harrison County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Harrison County, Ohio recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 3 hail reports with hail up to 1.25", among 30 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 27 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Harrison 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
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown Bowerston SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Trees down. Time estimated via radar. (PBZ)”
“Trees down. Time estimated from radar. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown Cadiz SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Freeport SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 ESE Dennison SPC verified report
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"
“Thunderstorms are expected to develop over central Ohio between 3 and 4 pm this afternoon and then move into east central Ohio by 5 to 7 pm. Large hail up to quarter to ping pong size and damaging wind gusts are possible with these storms. An isolated tornado can't be ruled out along with brief torrential downpours.”
- Hail 1" Harrison County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 654 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Pine Grove to near Ravenswood. 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Harrison County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Wind damage reported along Country Club Rd. Damage includes a blown-in garage door and a bent flag pole. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown 2 SSE Cadiz SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees down reported along State Routes near Freeport. Time based on radar estimate (note: second set of storms looked stronger... so going with that time). (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown Freeport SPC verified report
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" Hopedale SPC verified report
Saturday, March 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.25"
“Social media report of half dollar sized hail. Time estimated from radar. (PBZ)”
- Hail 1.25" Cadiz SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Harrison County NWS severe weather mention
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 expected. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 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 Harrison County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Harrison County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”
“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.”
- Wind 65 mph Harrison County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Harrison County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Harrison County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Harrison County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Harrison County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Harrison County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Localized higher gusts to 60 mph are possible in the highest elevations of the eastern part of the county. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to midnight EDT Friday Night.”
“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 60 mph Harrison County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Harrison County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Harrison County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Harrison County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Harrison County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Harrison County NWS severe weather mention
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 Harrison County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, December 29, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 62 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 62 mph Harrison County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Harrison County, OH?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 30 severe weather events in Harrison 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 Harrison County recently?
Yes — 3 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.25" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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