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Ross County Hail Map & Storm Reports

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

Looking for storm and wind reports in Ross County, Ohio? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 29 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 19 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph, plus 10 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.

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

Ross County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Ross County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

29
Events (12 mo)
10
Hail
19
Wind
0
Tornado
0.5"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 11, 2026 wind event near Ross County, Ross County, Ohio, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 11, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Ross County. 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 Ross County

Current NEXRAD radar over Ross County, Ohio with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Ross 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 2 storm days · 1 SPC verified report · 2 NWS warnings — hail to 0.25" 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 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 storm activity in Ross 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 · Ross County

“At 1046 AM EDT, a cluster of strong thunderstorms were located over Peebles, moving southeast at 70 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 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 · Ross County

Monday, August 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Several trees were downed across Three Locks Road. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · 7 SSE Chillicothe

Saturday, August 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 8, 2026 storm activity in Ross 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ross County

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports

“Large tree and power lines down near 2nd Street and Rollalong Lane. Numerous large tree limbs downed on N Main Street near Adena Road. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNE Frankfort

“Trees down in Great Seal State Park. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · 5 SSW Kingston

Thursday, June 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 18, 2026 storm activity in Ross 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 151 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Belfast, moving east at 40 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 · Ross County

Thursday, June 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 11, 2026 storm activity in Ross 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 238 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 11 miles east of Waverly, moving east at 30 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... Richmond Dale. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ross County

Monday, May 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, May 18, 2026 storm activity in Ross 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ross 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 · Ross County

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 22, 2026 storm activity in Ross 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ross County

Thursday, March 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, March 26, 2026 storm activity in Ross 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ross County

Monday, March 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1225 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Cynthiana to near Vanceburg, moving east at 60 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 · Ross County

Sunday, March 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, March 22, 2026 storm activity in Ross 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ross County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ross County

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Kentucky, Lewis County. In Ohio, Hocking, Adams, Pike, Ross, and Scioto Counties. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 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 · Ross County

Friday, March 13, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 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 · Ross County

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 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 · Ross County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ross County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ross 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 · Ross 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 · Ross County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 29 severe weather events in Ross 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 Ross County recently?

Yes — 10 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.5" 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 Ross County?

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