NOAA Storm Events, 2016-2026
Hail in Ohio, county by county
1,766 reported hail events across 88 countys, largest 3.50 in.
Reports
1,766
2016-2026
Counties affected
88
of all Ohio counties with hail
Largest stone
3.50 in
in Washington County
Reports ≥ 2 in
71
4.0% of all reports
Reports have been roughly steady (-9%).
Counties ranked by hail reports
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Ohio hail summary
The counties with the most reported hail in Ohio are Franklin (92 reports), Cuyahoga (62 reports), Hamilton (57 reports). The largest stones on record in this period were reported in Washington (3.50 in), Greene (3.00 in), Seneca (3.00 in).
What this does not tell you
A county is a large area and hail swaths are narrow, so a county count cannot tell you whether a particular property was hit. The methodology page sets out what this record can and cannot support.
Frequently asked questions
Which Ohio county gets the most hail?
By reported events in this record, Franklin County leads with 92 reports, ahead of Cuyahoga and Hamilton.
What is the largest hailstone recorded in Ohio?
The largest reported stone in this period is 3.50 in, in Washington County. Hailstone records are reported measurements, and estimates from photographs are common.
How often does Ohio get damaging hail?
4.0% of the 1,766 reported events in this period reached 2 inches or more, the size at which shingle and vehicle damage becomes likely.