Hail history for Ada, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ada since 2007, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ada
- Last hail
- Jul 20, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 4, 2012
11 reports on 7 days since 2007 · #195 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Ada
- 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 Ada
The latest hail report in and around Ada is from July 20, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 20, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ada logged 11 reports on 7 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 #195 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ada accounts for 22% of the 51 reports filed in Hardin County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on July 4, 2012 near 2.6 NE Alger.
Reports were up 20% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2017, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (64% of reports); 36% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ada 0.6
- Hardin County 1.6
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ada 7
- Hardin County 19
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ada 0%
- Hardin County 0%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 4 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.6 NE Alger | Hardin | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 N Ada Arpt | Hardin | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Ada | Hardin | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.09 SE Ada | Hardin | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.6 NE Alger | Hardin | 18:01 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 27%
- 1–2 in 8 73%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.09 SE Ada | Hardin | — | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 N Ada Arpt | Hardin | — | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.6 NE Alger | Hardin | — | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Ada | Hardin | — | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Ada Arpt | Hardin | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | Ada | Hardin | — | 10:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.6 NE Alger | Hardin | — | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NE Ada | Hardin | — | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Ada | Hardin | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Ada | Hardin | — | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Ada | Hardin | $1K | 11:42 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ada
- Kenton 23 km · 14
- Lima 24 km · 26
- Columbus Grove 26 km · 16
- Ottawa 33 km · 16
- Findlay 35 km · 46
- Wapakoneta 38 km · 21
- Kalida 39 km · 10
- Carey 42 km · 14
Questions about hail in Ada
How often does it hail in Ada, Ohio?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ada since 2007. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #195 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ada?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 64% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ada?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 4, 2012 near 2.6 NE Alger. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ada?
The most recent report in this data is from July 20, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ada had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 20, 2023.
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.