Licking County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Has it hailed in Licking County, Ohio recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 24 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 66 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 42 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 19, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Licking County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Licking County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
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Storm log — the official record, day by day
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, September 19, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 454 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Granville to Millersport to near Baltimore, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea 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.”
“At 425 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Johnstown to near Groveport to South Bloomfield, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph, pea 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Licking County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 945 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Granville, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Licking County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 810 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Plain City, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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" Licking County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, September 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1124 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Utica, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph, pea 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... Newark, Utica, Hanover, St.”
- Hail 0.25" Licking County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, September 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 226 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Harbor Hills, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 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. Lightning can cause serious injury or death.”
“Trees down on Beaver Run Road Southeast near Canyon Road Southeast. Time estimated from radar. (ILN)”
- Hail 0.25" Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Hebron SPC verified report
Saturday, August 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 434 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Thornport, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea 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... Gratiot and Brownsville.”
- Hail 0.25" Licking County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, August 16, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 113 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Pickerington, moving east at 40 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...”
“At 104 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Johnstown, moving east 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 Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Hebron SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 SSW Pataskala SPC verified report
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 Licking County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, August 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 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 907 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Minerva Park, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Heath SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NE Harbor Hills SPC verified report
Saturday, August 8, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 710 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Sunbury, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 910 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Heath, moving east at 25 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Granville SPC verified report
Friday, August 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1028 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Hanover, 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... Hanover, Marne, and Toboso. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.”
- Wind 50 mph Licking County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 313 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Pataskala, 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 229 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Johnstown, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 NNE Gratiot SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 E Newark SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1027 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Hanover, moving east at 25 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... Purity and Fallsburg. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.”
- Hail 0.5" Licking County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 435 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Granville, 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...”
“Tree downed along Beech Road SW near Morse Road. (ILN)”
- Wind 50 mph Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 SE New Albany 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 Licking County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“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...”
“Trees down. Time estimated from Radar. (ILN)”
- Hail 0.5" Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Heath SPC verified report
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 943 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Granville South, 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... Newark, Heath, Granville, Buckeye Lake, Hebron, Hanover, Harbor Hills, Marne, Thornport, Granville South, St. Louisville, Gratiot, Toboso, and Brownsville.”
- Wind 50 mph Licking 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 Licking 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 Licking County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“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 650 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 miles northwest of Frazeysburg, moving south at 10 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... Toboso and Fallsburg.”
- Hail 0.5" Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Licking County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
“Side of barn blown out and barn pushed off foundation. Trailer with iron frame blown on to its side. Trees uprooted and broken along Griffith Rd. (ILN)”
“Photo posted on social media of tree down on power pole. Time estimated from RADAR. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Newark SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NW Granville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 N Alexandria SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 WNW Alexandria SPC verified report
Saturday, April 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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 50 mph Licking 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 Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Licking County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 22, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.75"
“At 924 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Sunbury, moving east at 65 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... Newark, Johnstown, Sunbury, Utica, Ashley, Hanover, Marne, Galena, Hartford, St.”
“At 458 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Johnstown, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Winds gusts up to 35 mph, nickel size 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...”
- Hail 1.75" Heath SPC verified report
- Hail 0.88" Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1" Saint Louisville SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Johnstown SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 ESE Reynoldsburg SPC verified report
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 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.”
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. 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 50 mph Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Licking County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
3 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 Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Licking County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 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 Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Licking County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Licking 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 Licking 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 Licking County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, February 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1143 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located over Canal Winchester, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Licking 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 Licking 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 Licking County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Licking County, OH?
The most recent recorded event was on Sep 19, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 66 severe weather events in Licking County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Licking County recently?
Yes — 24 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Licking County?
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