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Licking County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Has it hailed in Licking County, Ohio recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 21 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 64 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 43 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 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.

Map of Licking County, Ohio showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Licking County, Ohio. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

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.

64
Events (12 mo)
21
Hail
43
Wind
0
Tornado
1.75"
Max hail
65
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Mar 21, 2026 hail event near Heath, Licking County, Ohio, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Mar 21, 2026 hail event (1.75") near Heath. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Licking County

Current NEXRAD radar over Licking County, Ohio with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Licking County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 3 storm days · 1 SPC verified report · 3 NWS warnings — hail to 0.25" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 2 storm days · 2 SPC verified reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail to 0.25", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

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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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.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 storm activity in Licking County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

Monday, August 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 10, 2026 storm activity in Licking County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

Sunday, August 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Trees snapped on National Road property. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · 3 NE Harbor Hills

Saturday, August 8, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 8, 2026 storm activity in Licking County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

Friday, August 7, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 21, 2026 storm activity in Licking County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

“Tree downed along Beech Road SW near Morse Road. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · 3 SE New Albany

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

“Trees down. Time estimated from Radar. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · Heath

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 22, 2026 storm activity in Licking County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

Monday, April 13, 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)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNE Newark

“Photo posted on social media of tree down on power pole. Time estimated from RADAR. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · 3 NW Granville

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

Thursday, March 26, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, March 26, 2026 storm activity in Licking County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

Sunday, March 22, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, March 22, 2026 storm activity in Licking County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

Saturday, March 21, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, March 21, 2026 storm activity in Licking County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Tree down on wires in the 14000 block of Palmer Road. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · 3 ESE Reynoldsburg

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Licking County

Sunday, September 21, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report

“Tree down into wires on Cleveland Road Southwest. Time estimated from radar. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · Summit Station

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Licking County, OH?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 64 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 — 21 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?

Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.

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