Hail storm map for March 22, 2026: max 2.00" hail across IL, IN, OH, ~24,894 structures in swath.
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A moderate hail event swept across IL, IN, OH on March 22, 2026, with MRMS radar measuring stones up to 2.00". An estimated 24,894 structures fell inside the qualifying swath. Ohio took the brunt with ~15,371 structures estimated in the ≥1" footprint. About 146 fell under damaging ≥1.75" hail capable of denting metal and breaking shingles. NOAA logged 149 hail reports and 31 wind reports for the day.
| State | ≥1.00" | ≥1.75" | ≥2.50" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 15,371 | 41 | 0 |
| Indiana | 9,233 | 105 | 0 |
| Illinois | 290 | 0 | 0 |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18:18 | GALVESTON | CASS | Photo from Emergency Management indicates quarter-size hail. |
| 18:22 | WAWPECONG | MIAMI | Video on Facebook shows hail, ranging from dime to quarter-size. |
| 18:41 | SHADY HILLS | GRANT | A member of the public reports 1 inch diameter hail. |
| 19:06 | UPLAND | GRANT | Photo on Facebook shows quarter-size hail. |
| 19:10 | UPLAND | GRANT | Photo on Facebook shows quarter size hail. |
| 19:15 | HARTFORD CITY | BLACKFORD | Photo on Facebook shows hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter. |
| 19:25 | PLEASANT RIDGE | JAY | Photo on Facebook shows quarter size hail. |
| 19:30 | RIGDON | GRANT | Video on X shows hail ranging from dime-size to quarter-size. Hail duration was 5 minutes. |
| 19:54 | 2 SE Bloomingdale | Parke | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| 20:05 | 1 E Winchester | Randolph | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| 20:06 | Winchester | Randolph | Late report. Public photo. Time estd from radar. |
| 20:24 | 3 WNW Southport | Marion | Time estimated from radar. |
| 20:27 | Patricksburg | Owen | Winds gusting around 35 mph. |
| 20:33 | Monrovia | Morgan | Time estimated from radar. Winds 25 mph. |
| 20:33 | 4 W Carlisle | Sullivan | Also E60 mph gust. Hail 1.25 to 1.50. |
| 20:42 | Bruceville | Knox | Time estimated from radar. |
| 20:45 | Bicknell | Knox | Multiple photos of 1.3-1.7 inch hail in Bicknell. Time estd from radar. |
| 20:45 | Bicknell | Knox | Late report of numerous public photos of 1.8 to 2.0 inch hail in Bicknell area. Time estd from radar. |
| 20:54 | Plainville 1.3 S | Daviess | Time estimated from radar. |
| 21:02 | 1 S Greenfield | Hancock | Multiple reports of 1.00 inch hail in Greenfield. |
| 21:04 | 3 W Montgomery | Daviess | Time estimated from radar. |
| 21:13 | Loogootee | Martin | Time estimated from radar. |
| 21:54 | REGO | ORANGE | Nickel to quarter size hail was observed in the eastern part of Orange County, near the Rego community. In French Lick and Paoli, smaller hailstones covered the ground. |
| 22:57 | NEW MIDDLETOWN | HARRISON | Dime sized hail reported near New Middletown. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14:52 | 4 NW Elderton | Armstrong | Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.). |
| 15:39 | 1 SE Clintonville | Venango | Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.). |
| 15:41 | 1 W Monaca | Beaver | Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.). |
| 17:59 | 2 SW Aliquippa | Beaver | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| 18:37 | RIVERVIEW | CLEARFIELD | A severe thunderstorm produced quarter sized hail near Hyde. |
| 18:43 | PHILIPSBURG | CENTRE | A severe thunderstorm produced quarter sized hail in Philipsburg. |
| 19:00 | WOODYCREST | CENTRE | A severe thunderstorm produced quarter sized hail in Park Forest. |
| 19:03 | STATE COLLEGE | CENTRE | A severe thunderstorm produced quarter sized hail in State College. |
| 19:05 | (UNV)UNIV PARK STATE | CENTRE | A strong thunderstorm produced dime to penny sized hail at the National Weather Service Office in State College. |
| 19:07 | STATE COLLEGE | CENTRE | A severe thunderstorm produced quarter sized hail approximately 1 mile south of State College. |
| 19:07 | WOODYCREST | CENTRE | A severe thunderstorm produced quarter sized hail in Toftrees. |
| 19:07 | STATE COLLEGE | CENTRE | A strong thunderstorm produced penny sized hail east of State College. |
| 19:21 | LUMBER CITY | MIFFLIN | A severe thunderstorm produced quarter sized hail in Reedsville. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17:35 | Uhrichsville | Tuscarawas | Public reported with picture via social media. |
| 18:33 | 1 E Gomer | Allen | Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.). |
| 19:06 | 1 WNW Lima | Allen | Broadcast meteorologist reports half inch hail in Lima at 8:06 PM. |
| 19:12 | 1 E Lima | Allen | Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.). |
| 19:46 | 3 S Mansfield | Richland | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). Time estimated from radar. |
| 19:46 | 1 S Mansfield | Richland | Pea sized up to quarter sized hail in Mansfield. |
| 19:58 | Rootstown | Portage | 3 minutes of dime to nickel sized hail. |
| 20:00 | Millersburg | Holmes | picture from social media. |
| 20:14 | Glenmont | Holmes | Quarter to half dollar sized hail in Glenmont. |
| 21:47 | 1 NE London | Madison | hail lasted about 2-3 minutes. |
| 21:47 | 1 WSW West Jefferson | Madison | lasted two minutes. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15:28 | BEECH CREEK | CLINTON | A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked trees down on to wires on Berry Road approximately 2 miles north-northwest of Beech Creek. |
| 15:42 | MILLHEIM | CENTRE | A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked a tree onto North Street near Millheim. |
| 15:45 | COBURN | CENTRE | A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked trees onto wires along Ingleby Road approximately 4 miles east-southeast of Millheim. |
| 15:48 | WOODWARD | CENTRE | A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked trees onto wires along Pine Creek Hollow Road approximately 6 miles north-northwest of Weikert. |
| 16:16 | OSCEOLA MILLS | CLEARFIELD | A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked multiple trees down across Drane Highway approximately 4 miles northwest of Osceola Mills. |
| 16:20 | CHESTER HILL | CLEARFIELD | A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked trees and wires down along Frog Hollow Road approximately 2 miles north-northeast of Osceola Mills. |
| 16:42 | UNIONVILLE | CENTRE | A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked trees and wires down along High Street Extension in Unionville. |
| 16:53 | CENTRE HALL PENNS AR | CENTRE | A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked trees down across Penns Cave Road approximately 4 miles southeast of Zion. |
| 17:09 | CENTRAL CITY | CENTRE | A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked trees down onto wires in Milesburg. |
| 17:10 | WOODYCREST | CENTRE | A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked a tree onto a parked car on Cricklewood Drive in State College. |
| 21:08 | HOOKSTOWN | BEAVER | Report of three trees blown down across US-30 closing both lanes. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20:09 | RILEY | VIGO | Power lines were downed by thunderstorm wind gusts. |
| 20:13 | BROAD PARK | PUTNAM | A tree was downed by thunderstorm wind gusts. |
| 20:26 | CLAY CITY | CLAY | A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was estimated at this location. |
| 20:31 | DEVON PARK | DELAWARE | A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was estimated at this location. Also hail up to 0.75 inches was also estimated. |
| 21:01 | HANDY | MONROE | A 62 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at this location. |
| 21:22 | BEDFORD | LAWRENCE | Thunderstorm wind gusts blew out a transformer and downed at least one power pole. |
| 21:26 | CHRISTIANSBURG | BROWN | Several large tree limbs downed by thunderstorm wind gusts. |
| 21:27 | HOUSTON | JACKSON | A 64 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at this location. |
| 21:48 | SEYMOUR | JACKSON | Multiple trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts. |
| 21:53 | FLEMING | JACKSON | Multiple trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21:25 | WAGRAM | LICKING | A tree was downed onto power lines in the 14000 block of Palmer Road. |
| 22:00 | MAXVILLE | PERRY | In the community of Maxwell, a tree was blown down at the intersection of Bell Bottom Road and State Route 668. |
| 22:00 | JUNCTION CITY | PERRY | A tree was blown down along Garey Road Northeast by Junction City. |
| 22:05 | SAYRE | PERRY | A tree was blown down along Town Highway 423. |
| 22:10 | CRAIG | GUERNSEY | Report of several trees uprooted in a backyard. |
| 22:55 | SUMMERSIDE | CLERMONT | A large tree was downed onto a power line, starting a small fire. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23:15 | ELIZAVILLE | FLEMING | A social media report indicated that multiple large trees were blown down by intense winds. Specifically, two large trees came down on a property along Dillon Lane and one of them hit a house. There was no precipitation observed with the wind. |