Pickaway County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Pickaway County, Ohio? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 40 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 26 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph, plus 14 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". 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 Pickaway 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 · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", 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...”
“At 333 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Grove City, moving east at 20 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 Pickaway County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Pickaway County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Darbyville SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Multiple trees were downed at a property... along with sheet metal paneling bent. (ILN)”
“A large hardwood tree was split along its trunk. The tree fell onto a garage... causing shingle and gutter damage. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown 4 WSW Tarlton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 N Ashville SPC verified report
Saturday, August 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 926 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Bloomingburg, moving east at 35 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Pickaway County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“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...”
“At 1100 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over South Bloomfield, moving east at 50 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Pickaway County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Pickaway County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 NNW Kingston 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 Pickaway County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 906 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Sabina to near Hillsboro, moving 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 Pickaway 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 Pickaway 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 Pickaway County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Pickaway County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 26, 2026
2 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 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Pickaway County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Pickaway County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 22, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1100 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near New Carlisle to near Lebanon, moving east at 55 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...”
“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 0.88" Pickaway County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Pickaway 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 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 Pickaway County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pickaway 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 Pickaway County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Pickaway County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Pickaway County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio. WHEN...From 7 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.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio. WHEN...From 7 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 55 mph Pickaway County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Pickaway County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pickaway County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", 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.”
“At 141 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 10 miles south of Lancaster, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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 Pickaway County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Pickaway 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 Pickaway County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 7, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1252 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located near Circleville, moving northeast at 40 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...”
“Barn... minor siding damage. Time estimated from radar data. (ILN)”
- Hail 0.5" Pickaway County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 NE Circleville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NNE Circleville SPC verified report
Thursday, February 19, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1011 PM EST, a rapidly developing thunderstorm was located near Grove City, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph, nickel 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...”
“Several trees reported down in the village of Williamsport. (ILN)”
- Hail 0.88" Pickaway County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Williamsport SPC verified report
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 Pickaway 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 Pickaway County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Pickaway County, OH?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 40 severe weather events in Pickaway 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 Pickaway County recently?
Yes — 14 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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