Hocking 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 Hocking County, Ohio? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 28 severe weather events in the last 180 days — 16 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph, plus 12 hail reports with hail up to 0.5". 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 Hocking County
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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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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 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Hocking County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, August 10, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Multiple trees down on Carbon Hill-Buchtel Rd. (ILN)”
“Tree down near Darl Rd and Stuart Rd. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown 4 WSW Murray City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 SSE Sugar Grove SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Laurelville SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Hocking County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Hocking County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Hocking County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 10 SE Laurelville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 7 ENE Logan SPC verified report
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Hocking County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hocking 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 Hocking County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.5" Hocking County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Hocking County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 343 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Shawnee, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds gusts up to 35 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... Murray City, Oreville, and Carbon Hill. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.”
“At 313 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of Logan, moving east at 30 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Hocking County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Hocking 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" Hocking County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“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...”
- Hail 0.5" Hocking County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph becoming west southwest expected. WHERE...In Kentucky, Lewis County. In Ohio, Hocking, Adams, Pike, Ross, and Scioto 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 50 mph Hocking County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Hocking County, OH?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 28 severe weather events in Hocking 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 Hocking County recently?
Yes — 12 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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