Hail history for Athens, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Athens since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Athens
- Last hail
- Apr 1, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Mar 23, 2022
20 reports on 17 days since 1996 · #75 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Athens
- 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 Athens
The latest hail report in and around Athens is from April 1, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on March 23, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Athens logged 13 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 44% more than the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #75 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Athens accounts for 22% of the 93 reports filed in Athens 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on March 23, 2022 near 0.69 S Athens.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2019, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (25% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Athens 0.7
- Athens County 2.9
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Athens 10
- Athens County 32
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Athens 0%
- Athens County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 2, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Athens | Athens | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.33 SSW Grosvenor | Athens | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Athens | Athens | 14:23 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 ESE The Plains | Athens | 14:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Athens | Athens | 01:12 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 50%
- 1–2 in 10 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.33 SSW Grosvenor | Athens | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | Athens | Athens | 13:26 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Athens | Athens | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.14 SSW Athens | Athens | 11:47 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Athens | Athens | 14:23 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 ESE The Plains | Athens | 14:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Athens | Athens | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Athens | Athens | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Athens | Athens | 01:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Athens | Athens | 01:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Athens | Athens | 01:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Athens | Athens | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Athens
- Nelsonville 18 km · 14
- Logan 35 km · 12
- Middleport 37 km · 13
- Crooksville 49 km · 10
- Jackson 56 km · 26
- Somerset 56 km · 11
- Marietta 57 km · 30
- Gallipolis 57 km · 20
Questions about hail in Athens
How often does it hail in Athens, Ohio?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Athens since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #75 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Athens?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Athens?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on March 23, 2022 near 0.69 S Athens. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Athens?
The most recent report in this data is from April 1, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Athens had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 1, 2026.
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.