Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Ohio recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 6 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 25 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 19 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.
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Last 30 days in Jefferson 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, July 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“A tree was reported down on Township Road 380. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown 3 N Steubenville SPC verified report
Thursday, June 25, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"
“While current showers moving through the area are not severe, thunderstorms are expected to develop around 3 pm in the Columbiana and New Castle areas and move along the I-80 corridor into the Butler/Franklin areas around 4 pm and over to Clarion and Punxsutawney by 5 to 6 pm. Large hail up to quarter to half dollar size and damaging wind gusts are possible with these storms.”
“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" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1" Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Large tree down on a trailer. Time estimated via radar. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown Toronto SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down in Stuebenville. Time based on radar estimate. (PBZ)”
“Tree down on County Road 1 in Rayland. Time based on radar estimate. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown Steubenville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Rayland SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Rayland SPC verified report
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 7:30 pm, National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a line of showers and thunderstorms across northwest Pennsylvania and northern Ohio, moving southeast at 35 mph. These storms will move across the area between 8:45 pm and 10:00 pm. Wind gusts from 40 to 50 mph will be possible with these storms.”
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" Mingo Junction SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 3 NE Bloomingdale SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 E Hopedale SPC verified report
Sunday, March 22, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (PBZ)”
- Hail 1" 2 NW Bergholz 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
4 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 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 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...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 65 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 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 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. 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. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson 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 Jefferson County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Jefferson County, OH?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 25 severe weather events in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County recently?
Yes — 6 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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