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Roof repair and hail-damage roofing in Dublin, OH

28 hail reports within 10 miles of Dublin in 2016–2025[1]. Get a roofer out to inspect before a small leak becomes a ceiling. Dublin, in Franklin County and Union County and Delaware County — ZIPs 43016, 43017, counts 49,094 residents (2025 estimate)[2].

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Dublin roofing snapshot: the key figures

Population (2025 est.)
49,094[2]-0.4% since 2020
County
Franklin / Union / Delaware[2]city spans more than one county
Land area
24.7 sq mi[3]
Population density
1,989 / sq mi[2][3]
Hail reports within 10 mi
28[1]2016–2025 · 15 at 1 inch or larger
Largest hail reported nearby
1.75″[1]Sep 1, 2019, 1.4 mi from city center
Months with the most hail reports
July and April[1]2016–2025
Damaging-wind reports within 10 mi
70[1]peak 70 mph measured · Jul 23, 2022
Median year homes were built
1996[4]the 5th-newest of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover
Median home value
$563,500[4]2020–2024
Detached single-family homes
69%[4]share of all housing units

Reading the Dublin data for roofing

Dublin is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 49,094 people (2025 estimate), down just 0.4% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 24.7 square miles holding 1,989 residents per square mile, the 14th densest of the suburbs here; it spans Franklin County and Union County and Delaware County, with ZIP codes 43016, 43017[3].

With 28 hail reports within 10 miles in 2016–2025, roofs of every age take hits here — new architectural shingles beside twenty-year-old three-tabs, and hail doesn't check the install date.

Mail to Dublin goes through 2 ZIP codes — 43016 (50% of the city's land), 43017 (49% of the city's land)[5].

The tracked suburbs closest by are Powell (5.1 mi NE), Hilliard (5.5 mi S) and Worthington (6.7 mi E)[3].

Observers filed 28 hail reports within 10 miles of central Dublin in 2016–2025, on 18 storm days across 6 years[1] — the 5th-fewest of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover; Powell (29), Hilliard (35), and Worthington (47) for comparison. 15 were severe-size, 1 inch or more[6], and 1 reached golf-ball size (1.75″).

Biggest: 1.75-inch on Sep 1, 2019, 1.4 miles E of the center. Latest: May 2, 2025, 0.88-inch[1]. Reports peak in July and April.

70 damaging-wind reports came from within 10 miles in 2016–2025, peaking at 70 mph (measured) on Jul 23, 2022[1]. 2 tornado reports also fall inside that radius[1].

Half of Dublin's homes were built in 1996 or later[4] — the 5th-newest of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover (median years nearby: Powell (2001), Hilliard (1997), and Worthington (1963)). Many roofs here may still carry builder or manufacturer warranties.

Median home value: $563,500 (the 2nd-highest of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover); 69% of housing is detached houses[4].

Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Dublin stands out for the 2nd-highest median home value ($563,500)[4].

Hail reports within 10 miles of Dublin, 2016–2025

N 5 mi10 mi
Largest reports
DateSizeDistance
Sep 1, 20191.75″1.4 mi
Sep 1, 20191.5″6.6 mi
Sep 1, 20191.25″1.8 mi
Apr 2, 20251″9.6 mi
Mar 30, 20251″4.6 mi
Each dot is one hail report, sized by hail diameter, placed relative to the city center. Rings: 5 and 10 miles.[1]

Dublin storm calendar

Within 10 miles of Dublin, 2016–2025: 28 hail reports, 70 damaging-wind reports, and 2 tornado reports[1]. Peak: 64% in June, July, and September. Busiest year 2020 (20). Busiest month June 2020 (11). Latest: damaging-wind report, Jul 12, 2025, 7.8 mi out.

JFMAMJJASOND2016201720182019202020212022202320242025Jun 2016: 1Sep 2016: 1Mar 2017: 2May 2017: 1Jun 2017: 2Jul 2017: 7Nov 2017: 2May 2018: 4Jun 2018: 1Jul 2018: 2May 2019: 1Jul 2019: 4Sep 2019: 5Apr 2020: 1May 2020: 1Jun 2020: 11Jul 2020: 1Sep 2020: 4Nov 2020: 2Jul 2021: 1Aug 2021: 2Jun 2022: 1Jul 2022: 3Aug 2022: 1Apr 2023: 4Jun 2023: 3Jul 2023: 9Sep 2023: 1Feb 2024: 1Mar 2024: 3Apr 2024: 4May 2024: 1Jun 2024: 2Jul 2024: 3Sep 2024: 1Mar 2025: 3Apr 2025: 2May 2025: 1Jul 2025: 1
Dublin, 2016–2025
MonthHailDamaging windTornadoAll
Feb––11
Mar35–8
Apr74–11
May45–9
Jun–21–21
Jul823–31
Aug–3–3
Sep56112
Nov13–4
Darker squares, more reports. NOAA Storm Events Database[1].

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Whose roof is it? Dublin homes by building type

Most Dublin homes stand alone (69%[4] detached), so the roof — and the call on repair versus replacement — usually rests with the owner.

After detached houses, the biggest group is attached house (townhouse, rowhouse): 2,353 of 18,639 housing units[4].

Dublin's 18,639 housing units by building type, 2020–2024[4]
Building typeUnitsShareMargin of error
Detached house12,77268.5%±588
Attached house (townhouse, rowhouse)2,35312.6%±359
Duplex (2 units)970.5%±90
3–4 units6453.5%±223
5–9 units6033.2%±181
10–19 units5643.0%±205
20–49 units6553.5%±193
50 or more units8374.5%±278
Mobile home990.5%±83
Boat, RV, van, etc.140.1%±22

Margins of error are the Census Bureau’s 90% intervals; small categories in small cities are rough.

The data underneath this Dublin page

Dublin next to the typical covered suburb (median of 15)[4][1]
MeasureDublinMedian of 15Difference
Median home value$563,500$339,60066% higher
Built 2010 or later16%10%6 pts higher
Hail reports (10 mi)28357 fewer
Damaging-wind reports (10 mi)708010 fewer
Owner-occupied77%71%6 pts higher
Detached single-family69%67%2 pts higher
Median year built1996198511 years newer

Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Columbus-area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.

Dublin beside its nearest neighbours[1][4][3]
CityHail reports ≤10 mi1 inch or largerLargestMedian year built
Dublin28151.75″1996
Powell 5.1 mi29161.75″2001
Hilliard 5.5 mi35181.75″1997
Worthington 6.7 mi47221.75″1963
Upper Arlington 7.1 mi42201.75″1959
Westerville 12.3 mi30172″1982
Most recent hail reports within 10 miles of Dublin[1]
DateSizeWhere
May 2, 20250.88″5.8 mi S
Apr 2, 20251″9.6 mi SE
Mar 30, 20251″4.6 mi SE
Sep 6, 20241″3.9 mi S
Jul 15, 20240.75″9.2 mi S
Jul 15, 20240.75″9.7 mi SE
May 7, 20241″10.0 mi E
Apr 17, 20240.88″3.4 mi SE
Apr 17, 20241″3.1 mi E
Apr 17, 20241″7.6 mi SE
Most recent damaging-wind reports within 10 miles[1]
DateWindDistance
Jul 12, 202558 mph (est.)7.8 mi
Apr 29, 202560 mph4.2 mi
Mar 30, 202559 mph4.2 mi
Mar 30, 202559 mph4.2 mi
Jul 17, 202452 mph (est.)8.3 mi
Jun 14, 202458 mph (est.)6.4 mi
Hail reports near Dublin by month, 2016–2025[1]
MonthReports
March3
April7
May4
July8
September5
November1
When Dublin's 18,639 housing units were built[4]
BuiltUnitsShareMargin of error
2020 or later1901.0%±100
2010 to 20192,85815.3%±328
2000 to 20094,17622.4%±503
1990 to 19995,14427.6%±550
1980 to 19894,27322.9%±394
1970 to 19791,0005.4%±221
1960 to 19692461.3%±105
1950 to 19593882.1%±223
1940 to 19491050.6%±71
1939 or earlier2591.4%±158

ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.

ZIP code areas covering Dublin[5]
ZIP (ZCTA)Share of Dublin's landShare of the ZIP inside the city
4301650%65%
4301749%75%

Common Dublin roofing questions

How often does hail hit near Dublin?

On 18 days in 2016–2025, in 6 different years[1].

When is hail season in Dublin?

Nearby reports peak in July and April[1].

Which Dublin areas do these roofers cover?

ZIP 43016 and 43017[5], Franklin County. Close by: Powell (5.1 mi), Hilliard (5.5 mi), and Worthington (6.7 mi)[3].

Storm disaster declarations for Franklin County?

12 storm-related declarations since 2000, including Severe Storms and Straight-Line Winds (DR-4077, 2012), Severe Storms (EM-3346, 2012), and Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (DR-1805, 2008)[7].

Sources

  1. NOAA Storm Events Database
  2. Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
  3. Census Gazetteer 2025
  4. Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
  5. Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
  6. NWS Storm Prediction Center FAQ (link unverified)
  7. OpenFEMA disaster declarations

Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.