Vinton County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Vinton County, Ohio? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 58 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 40 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph, plus 18 hail reports with hail up to 0.75". The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 20, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Vinton County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Vinton 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.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 954 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Williamsport to near Chillicothe to near North Folk Village. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Allensville and Eagle Mills.”
“At 1022 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Williamsport to 8 miles northwest of North Folk Village to 6 miles northeast of Bainbridge. Movement was 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 55 mph Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 ESE Zaleski SPC verified report
Saturday, September 19, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1142 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hocking Hills State Park, or 7 miles west of Lake Hope State Park, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Athens, Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski, and Creola.”
“Tree down in the 27000 block of Locust Grove Rd. Time estimated from radar. (RLX)”
- Wind 50 mph Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 6 NW Mcarthur SPC verified report
Thursday, September 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 338 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hocking Hills State Park, or 11 miles southwest of Logan, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski, and Creola.”
- Wind 55 mph Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, September 5, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 642 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Glouster to 6 miles south of Hocking Hills State Park. Movement was 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...”
“At 543 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Hope State Park, moving southeast at 30 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 5 NW Mcarthur SPC verified report
Friday, September 4, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Cluster of power outages around Hamden and Wellston with approximately 400 customers without power. (RLX)”
- Wind Unknown 4 WNW Hamden SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 SW Wilkesville SPC verified report
Saturday, August 22, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 525 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Albany to near Wellston. Movement was east at 35 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 507 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lake Hope State Park to Jackson. Movement was 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 6 NW Mcarthur SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Large tree and power lines down at State Route 278 and Wheelabout Road blocking roadway. Time estimated from radar. (RLX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 SSE Zaleski SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 11 NW Mcarthur SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 7 NW Zaleski SPC verified report
Saturday, August 8, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1148 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lake Hope State Park to near Wellston. Movement was 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“Tree down on State Route 93 between Woodgeared Rd and State Route 56. Time estimated from radar. (RLX)”
- Hail 0.25" Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 7 WNW Lake Hope State P SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 7 NW Mcarthur SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 7 NW Hamden SPC verified report
Friday, August 7, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree fell on house on Madison TWP. (RLX)”
“Tree down on Wolf Hill Road. Time estimated by radar. (RLX)”
- Wind Unknown 3 S Zaleski SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WSW Mcarthur SPC verified report
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 239 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Hope State Park, moving northeast at 10 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Albany, Lake Hope State Park, and Zaleski.”
- Hail 0.25" Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 440 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Kingston to near Waverly. Movement was southeast at 30 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 513 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Hide-A-Way Hills to 8 miles north of South Webster. Movement was southeast at 45 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.5" Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree damage resulting in approximately 45 customers without power. Time is estimated by radar. (RLX)”
- Wind Unknown 3 SW Wilkesville SPC verified report
Monday, July 6, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 320 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Mcarthur, moving east at 20 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Athens, Albany, Zaleski, Dyesville, and Carpenter.”
“At 227 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lake Hope State Park, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Athens, Albany, Lake Hope State Park, Chauncey, Zaleski, and The Plains.”
- Hail 0.25" Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down at the intersection of Powder Plant Road and Infirmary Road. Time estimated by radar. (RLX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Zaleski SPC verified report
Monday, June 22, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down on State Route 93 and Old State Route 75 near old Ford Garage and Old High School track. Delayed report. Time estimated from radar. (RLX)”
- Wind Unknown 4 N Mcarthur SPC verified report
Saturday, June 20, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 641 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northwest of Mcarthur, moving southeast at 30 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 712 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mcarthur, moving southeast 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 327 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Waverly, moving east at 65 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 253 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mcarthur, 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 Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 6 WNW Mcarthur SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 636 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles east of Athens to near Oak Hill. Movement was 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...”
“At 542 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles west of Hocking Hills State Park to 8 miles east of Peebles. Movement was 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 Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 213 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Thornport to near Belfast. Movement was east at 50 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 Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 244 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles northwest of Jackson, moving east at 30 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Wellston, Mcarthur, Hamden, Coalton, Allensville, Creola, and Byer.”
- Hail 0.25" Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 613 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles east of Wellston, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Athens, Pomeroy, Albany, Rutland, Wilkesville, Dyesville, Darwin, Salem Center, Radcliffe, Harrisonville, Dexter, and Carpenter.”
“At 530 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rio Grande, 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 840 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mcarthur, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Mcarthur, Lake Hope State Park, and Zaleski.”
- Hail 0.25" Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 417 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Jackson, moving east at 35 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Jackson, Wellston, Hamden, Coalton, Petersburg, and Radcliffe.”
- Hail 0.75" Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 553 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 11 miles northwest of Jackson to 10 miles southeast of Wellston. Movement was north at 25 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 Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1133 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Thornport to Hide-A-Way Hills to near Hocking Hills State Park. Movement was east at 60 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 5 SE Lake Hope State Pa SPC verified report
Friday, March 13, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. 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.”
“THIS IS A FIRE DANGER STATEMENT ISSUED IN COORDINATION WITH THE OHIO DIVISION OF FORESTRY. THE WILDFIRE DANGER IS ELEVATED TODAY FOR SOUTHEAST OHIO. VERY DRY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON WITH OCCASIONAL WIND GUSTS 40 TO 50 MPH. OPEN BURNING OF ANY TYPE IS CONSIDERED EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AT THIS TIME.”
- Wind 50 mph Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. WHEN...From 8 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 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. WHEN...From 8 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 Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Strong winds are moving through the area behind the passage of a cold front. Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph may continue for the rest of the afternoon before diminishing toward evening. These gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1030 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Bexley to 6 miles northeast of Muses Mills. Movement was southeast 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 Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Vinton County, OH?
The most recent recorded event was on Sep 20, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 58 severe weather events in Vinton 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 Vinton County recently?
Yes — 18 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" 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 Vinton 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.