Hail history for Chillicothe, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chillicothe since 1966, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Chillicothe
- Last hail
- May 4, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 5.00 in
- softball · May 1, 2012
32 reports on 25 days since 1966 · #34 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Chillicothe
- 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 Chillicothe
The latest hail report in and around Chillicothe is from May 4, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 2, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Chillicothe logged 20 reports on 14 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is about twice the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #34 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Chillicothe accounts for 36% of the 89 reports filed in Ross County.
13% 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 5.00 in (softball) on May 1, 2012 near Chillicothe, which ties or sets the Ohio record.
Reports were down 89% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (18). The busiest year was 2012, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 66% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Chillicothe 1.0
- Ross County 3.1
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Chillicothe 14
- Ross County 33
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Chillicothe 13%
- Ross County 11%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 2, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2012 | 5.00 insoftball | Chillicothe | Ross | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.87 NW Chillicothe | Ross | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 W Chillicothe | Ross | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 1982 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Ross | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NW Chillicothe | Ross | 17:36 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 34%
- 1–2 in 17 53%
- 2 in + 4 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Hopetown | Ross | 16:14 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.54 ESE Metzger | Ross | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSW Chillicothe | Ross | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.33 SSE North Fork Vlg | Ross | 12:59 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.53 E Slate Mills | Ross | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.87 NW Chillicothe | Ross | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NW Chillicothe | Ross | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Chillicothe | Ross | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Chillicothe | Ross | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 5.00 insoftball | Chillicothe | Ross | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Chillicothe | Ross | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Chillicothe | Ross | 07:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Chillicothe
- Waverly 24 km · 14
- Circleville 30 km · 17
- Greenfield 34 km · 13
- Washington Court House 43 km · 34
- Jackson 45 km · 26
- Mount Sterling 48 km · 11
- Lancaster 54 km · 39
- Hillsboro 55 km · 16
Questions about hail in Chillicothe
How often does it hail in Chillicothe, Ohio?
32 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chillicothe since 1966. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #34 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Chillicothe?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Chillicothe?
5.00 in (softball size) on May 1, 2012 near Chillicothe. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Chillicothe?
The most recent report in this data is from May 4, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Chillicothe had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 4, 2025.
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.