Hail history for Columbus Grove, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Columbus Grove since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Columbus Grove
- Last hail
- Mar 28, 2020
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.00 in
- quarter · Mar 28, 2020
16 reports on 16 days since 1982 · #110 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Columbus Grove
- 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 Columbus Grove
The latest hail report in and around Columbus Grove is from March 28, 2020, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Columbus Grove logged 9 reports on 9 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 #110 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Columbus Grove accounts for 18% of the 88 reports filed in Putnam 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 1.00 in (quarter) on March 28, 2020 near 0.52 W Columbus Grove.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 1998, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (38% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Columbus Grove 0.5
- Putnam County 1.8
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Columbus Grove 9
- Putnam County 28
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Columbus Grove 0%
- Putnam County 1%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Columbus Grove | Putnam | 08:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Columbus Grove | Putnam | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Columbus Grove | Putnam | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 1982 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Putnam | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.52 W Columbus Grove | Putnam | 19:07 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 12 75%
- 1–2 in 4 25%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Columbus Grove | Putnam | 08:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 NW Columbus Grove | Putnam | 03:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 W Columbus Grove | Putnam | 13:39 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 W Columbus Grove | Putnam | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 W Columbus Grove | Putnam | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 W Columbus Grove | Putnam | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.52 W Columbus Grove | Putnam | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.81 N Columbus Grove | Putnam | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 W Columbus Grove | Putnam | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Columbus Grove | Putnam | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Columbus Grove | Putnam | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Columbus Grove | Putnam | 18:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Columbus Grove
Questions about hail in Columbus Grove
How often does it hail in Columbus Grove, Ohio?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Columbus Grove since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #110 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Columbus Grove?
Most reports come in June, March, May. June alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Columbus Grove?
1.00 in (quarter size) on March 28, 2020 near 0.52 W Columbus Grove. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Columbus Grove?
The most recent report in this data is from March 28, 2020 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Columbus Grove had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Columbus Grove since November 3, 2021. The last one was on March 28, 2020.
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.