Hail history for Gahanna, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gahanna since 2006, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gahanna
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Oct 4, 2006
11 reports on 9 days since 2006 · #200 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Gahanna
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Gahanna
The latest hail report in and around Gahanna is from April 17, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 17, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gahanna logged 11 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #200 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gahanna accounts for 4% of the 286 reports filed in Franklin County.
18% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Ohio town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on October 4, 2006 near Gahanna.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (27% of reports); 27% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gahanna 0.6
- Franklin County 8.8
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gahanna 9
- Franklin County 72
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gahanna 18%
- Franklin County 3%
- Median Ohio town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | Gahanna | Franklin | $100.0 million | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | Leesburg | Highland | $15K | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gahanna | Franklin | $100K | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Gahanna | Franklin | — | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNE Gahanna | Franklin | — | 05:42 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 36%
- 1–2 in 5 45%
- 2 in + 2 18%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Gahanna | Franklin | — | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNE Gahanna | Franklin | — | 05:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.26 ESE Gould Park | Franklin | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 NW Gahanna | Franklin | — | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 NW Gahanna | Franklin | — | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 NW Gahanna | Franklin | — | 01:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Gahanna | Franklin | — | 21:21 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gahanna | Franklin | $100K | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | Gahanna | Franklin | $100.0 million | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Logan | Hocking | — | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | Leesburg | Highland | $15K | 17:08 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gahanna
- Westerville 10 km · 18
- Columbus 11 km · 129
- Reynoldsburg 11 km · 10
- Pataskala 14 km · 16
- Pickerington 19 km · 15
- Groveport 20 km · 11
- Johnstown 21 km · 10
- Canal Winchester 22 km · 12
Questions about hail in Gahanna
How often does it hail in Gahanna, Ohio?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gahanna since 2006. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #200 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gahanna?
Most reports come in July, April, September. July alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gahanna?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on October 4, 2006 near Gahanna. 18% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gahanna?
The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gahanna had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 17, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.