Hail in Franklin County, Ohio

Hail October 4, 2006 · Franklin County, Ohio

2 in

Hail diameter

$100.0M

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Hail up to hen egg size fell for up to 15 minutes across the eastern Columbus suburbs, causing extensive widespread damage to vehicles, homes and other structures. The hail accumulated up to several inches deep in spots, and remained on the ground well after the thunderstorm had passed.

The wider storm

A line of severe thunderstorms affected central Ohio during the afternoon and evening ahead of a cold front.

Began near Gahanna (40.0200, -82.8700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 525. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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