Whitehall Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Whitehall, OH

Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events

Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 147 hail storms within 25 miles of Whitehall, OH. Of those, 99 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was egg-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2026 was the most active year on record locally, with 59 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Whitehall Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Destructive4 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe18 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant77 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate46 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage
Minor2 eventsPea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles

Whitehall Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
202659 events
202511 events
202447 events
202318 events
202212 events

2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Whitehall, with 59 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Whitehall typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.

Notable Recent Whitehall Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Whitehall

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-08-09 5 N New Albany, OH Moderate 0.88" between CR605 and Harlem Road.
2026-07-21 4 NE Powell, OH Moderate 0.70" —
2026-06-06 3 SW Carroll, OH Moderate 0.50" Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
2026-06-06 2 S Dublin, OH Significant 1.25" Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
2026-06-06 1 N Powell, OH Moderate 0.50" Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
2026-06-06 AMITY, OH Moderate 0.75" —
2026-06-06 3 W Dublin, OH Moderate 0.50" Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
2026-06-06 MT AIR, OH Moderate 0.75" —
2026-06-06 DUBLIN, OH Significant 1.25" —
2026-06-06 2 S Powell, OH Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-06-06 5 SW Plain City, OH Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-06-06 2 W Powell, OH Significant 1.25" —
2026-06-06 3 N Plain City, OH Moderate 0.50" Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
2026-06-06 SHAWNEE HILLS, OH Significant 1.25" —
2026-06-06 2 NW Westerville, OH Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-06-06 HARLEM, OH Severe 1.75" —
2026-06-06 3 SE Galena, OH Severe 1.75" —
2026-06-06 AFRICA, OH Moderate 0.75" —
2026-06-06 2 S Galena, OH Moderate 0.50" Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
2026-06-06 3 SSW Galena, OH Moderate 0.70" —

Wind Storm History — Whitehall Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 183 high-wind events within 25 miles of Whitehall, OH in the past five years. Of those, 183 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 82 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe10 events
Significant173 events

Recent Wind Events Near Whitehall

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-08-11 2 NNE Whitehall, OH 51 Significant ASOS station KCMH Columbus John Glenn International Airport.
2026-08-11 2 NNE Whitehall, OH 82 Severe ASOS station KCMH Columbus John Glenn International Airport.
2026-08-11 1 E Hilliard, OH 65 Severe —
2026-08-11 2 SE Dublin, OH 52 Significant ASOS station KOSU Columbus Ohio State University Airport.
2026-08-11 2 S Gahanna, OH 82 Severe John Glenn Airport ASOS wind gust.
2026-08-10 3 WSW Delaware, OH 51 Significant —
2026-07-18 2 NNE Whitehall, OH 49 Significant ASOS station KCMH Columbus John Glenn International Airport.
2026-06-14 2 NNE Whitehall, OH 53 Significant ASOS station KCMH Columbus John Glenn International Airport.
2026-06-14 2 ENE Lockbourne, OH 49 Significant AWOS station KLCK Columbus Rickenbacker Intl Apt.
2026-06-14 2 SE Dublin, OH 47 Significant ASOS station KOSU Columbus Ohio State University Airport.
2026-06-14 UPPER ARLINGTON, OH 58 Significant A tree was downed along Riverside Drive.
2026-06-14 JERSEY, OH 52 Significant A tree was downed along Beech Road SW near Morse Road.
2026-06-14 1 W Heath, OH 55 Significant ASOS station KVTA Licking County Regional Airport.
2026-06-12 2 NNE Whitehall, OH 47 Significant ASOS station KCMH Columbus John Glenn International Airport.
2026-06-06 BALTIMORE, OH 58 Significant Numerous trees were downed in the Baltimore area.
2026-06-06 2 S Gahanna, OH 56 Significant KCMH Airport.
2026-06-06 THORNVILLE, OH 58 Significant Dozens of homes around Thornville observed power outages from downed trees in the vicinity of County Route 87.
2026-06-06 DUBLIN, OH 58 Significant Numerous trees were downed in the Dublin area.
2026-06-06 LEWIS CENTER, OH 58 Significant Several large branches were downed along Meadow Park Avenue.
2026-06-06 3 ESE Dublin, OH 66 Severe OSU Airport.

Frequently Asked Questions About Whitehall Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Whitehall, OH?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Whitehall was on June 6, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.

How often does it hail in Whitehall?

Whitehall averages roughly 29 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 99 of the 147 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Whitehall?

The largest documented hail near Whitehall in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Whitehall-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.

Does my insurance cover hail damage in OH?

Most homeowners insurance policies in OH cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.

How do I check hail history for a specific Whitehall address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Whitehall. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.

What a HAAG-Style Test Square Validation Means in Whitehall

If your property in or near Whitehall took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.

HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.

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Why Whitehall's Location Matters for Hail

Whitehall sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.

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