NOAA Storm Events Database, 2015–2025
Hail & Severe Weather History in Columbus, OH
269 recorded hail, wind, and tornado events in Franklin County since 2015, spanning 11 of the last 11 years.
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Recorded events
11 / 11
Years on record
1.75"
Largest hail
70 mph
Strongest wind
EF2
Strongest tornado
Relatively High
County hail risk
What this means if you live in Columbus: Franklin County sits in the 98th percentile nationally for hail risk — higher than roughly 98% of U.S. counties. That's not an abstract ranking: it shows up as 269 real, dated severe weather events hitting the area in 11 of the last 11 years — 85 hail, 175 damaging wind, and 9 tornado. In a market that sees severe weather this often, the roofer you pick matters more than in a calm-weather city — look for someone with real storm-damage inspection and insurance claim experience, not just general roofing work, since that's the skill this specific climate actually tests.
Recent Events
Near WRIGHTSVILLE
A large tree was downed onto Biggert Road.
Estimated property damage: $1,000
Source: Law Enforcement
Near HOMEDALE
Several large healthy trees had medium sized branches torn off and downed.
Estimated property damage: $500
Source: Trained Spotter
Near BRIGGSDALE
A large tree was downed onto powerlines near the intersection of Anderley Road and Brown Road.
Estimated property damage: $2,000
Source: State Official
Near GAHANNA
Several large limbs were downed along Tresham Road.
Estimated property damage: $250
Source: Trained Spotter
Near HANFORD
A 10 inch branch was downed near East Main Street and Eastmoor Boulevard.
Estimated property damage: $100
Source: Trained Spotter
Near CENTRAL COLLEGE
Two large hardwood trees were uprooted.
Estimated property damage: $2,000
Source: Public
Near CENTRAL COLLEGE
A large tree was downed on Scarlet Court.
Estimated property damage: $1,000
Source: Trained Spotter
Near HILLIARD
Source: Amateur Radio
Near (LCK)RCKENBCKR ARPT
Source: AWOS
Near (CMH)PORT COLUMBUS A
Source: ASOS
Near (OSU)OH ST UNIV ARPT
Source: ASOS
Near NEW ALBANY
Source: Public
Near GRANDVIEW HGTS
Source: Trained Spotter
Near (OSU)OH ST UNIV ARPT
Source: ASOS
Near DONEYS
Multiple trees were downed near E Mound Street and Striebel Road.
Estimated property damage: $3,000
Source: Public
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database. Includes hail, damaging thunderstorm wind, and tornado events. Events are county-level records resolved to the nearest reporting location; exact conditions at any specific address may vary.
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