Vinton County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Vinton County, Ohio? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 42 severe weather events in the last 180 days — 24 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph, plus 18 hail reports with hail up to 0.75". 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Vinton County
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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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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
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
1 SPC verified storm report · 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...”
“Over 100 customers without power due to tree damage. (RLX)”
- Hail 0.25" Vinton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 7 NW Mcarthur SPC verified report
Friday, August 7, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down on State Route 93 between Woodgeared Rd and State Route 56. Time estimated from radar. (RLX)”
“Over 350 customers without power due to tree damage. (RLX)”
- Wind Unknown 7 WNW Lake Hope State P SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 7 NW Hamden SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 S Zaleski SPC verified report
Thursday, August 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down on Wolf Hill Road. Time estimated by radar. (RLX)”
- 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
Saturday, July 4, 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
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
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Occupied vehicle in high water at Crosscreek General Store on Route 50 in Richland Township. (RLX)”
- 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
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Vinton County, OH?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 42 severe weather events in Vinton County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Vinton County recently?
Yes — 18 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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