Hail history for Atwater, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Atwater since 2002, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Atwater
- Last hail
- May 28, 2019
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 8, 2007
12 reports on 11 days since 2002 · #174 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Atwater
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
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What the record says about Atwater
The latest hail report in and around Atwater is from May 28, 2019, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Atwater logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #174 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Atwater accounts for 7% of the 169 reports filed in Portage 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 June 8, 2007 near Atwater.
Reports were down 88% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2011, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (42% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Atwater 0.5
- Portage County 4.5
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Atwater 8
- Portage County 51
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Atwater 0%
- Portage County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Atwater | Portage | $100K | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Atwater | Portage | $250K | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Atwater | Portage | — | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Atwater | Portage | — | 23:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Atwater | Portage | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 58%
- 1–2 in 5 42%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Atwater | Portage | — | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 W Atwater Center | Portage | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Atwater | Portage | — | 23:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Atwater | Portage | — | 00:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Atwater | Portage | — | 08:16 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Atwater | Portage | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.27 NNW Atwater | Portage | — | 22:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Atwater | Portage | $100K | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Atwater | Portage | $250K | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Oak Harbor | Ottawa | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Atwater | Portage | $2K | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Atwater | Portage | $2K | 14:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Atwater
- Alliance 13 km · 21
- Ravenna 16 km · 42
- Hartville 17 km · 13
- Lake Milton 17 km · 11
- Kent 22 km · 15
- Uniontown 22 km · 11
- Louisville 23 km · 13
- Newton Falls 24 km · 20
Questions about hail in Atwater
How often does it hail in Atwater, Ohio?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Atwater since 2002. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #174 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Atwater?
Most reports come in June, July, April. June alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Atwater?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 8, 2007 near Atwater. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Atwater?
The most recent report in this data is from May 28, 2019 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Atwater had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Atwater since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 28, 2019.
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.