Hail history for Columbus, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Columbus since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Columbus
- Last hail
- Jun 6, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 14
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 32 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 10, 1984
129 reports on 85 days since 1955 · #1 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Columbus
- 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
The latest hail report in and around Columbus is from June 6, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 14 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on June 6, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Columbus logged 79 reports on 47 hail days, about 4.0 reports a year. That is 8.8 times the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #1 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Columbus accounts for 45% of the 286 reports filed in Franklin County.
3% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on August 10, 1984.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (37) compared with 2006–2015 (42). The busiest year was 2024, with 20 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in June (24% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Columbus 4.0
- Franklin County 8.8
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Columbus 47
- Franklin County 72
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Columbus 3%
- Franklin 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 | 4 | 2 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 20 | ||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 4 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 7 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 7 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 3 | 0.75 in | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 1984 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Franklin | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 1980 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Franklin | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1980 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Franklin | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 1972 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Franklin | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 N Grove City | Franklin | 15:40 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 59 46%
- 1–2 in 66 51%
- 2 in + 4 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.14 SSW Africa | Delaware | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.07 S Dublin | Franklin | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Columbus | Franklin | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Minerva Park | Franklin | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.48 NNE (Osu)oh St Univ Arpt | Franklin | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 WSW Mt Air | Franklin | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNW Grandview Hgts | Franklin | 09:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | (Osu)oh St Univ Arpt | Franklin | 21:07 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 ESE Whitehall | Franklin | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.61 NE Hilliard | Franklin | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.59 E Grandview Hgts | Franklin | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.59 E Grandview Hgts | Franklin | 16:09 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Columbus
- Gahanna 11 km · 11
- Grove City 15 km · 24
- Hilliard 16 km · 14
- Groveport 16 km · 11
- Westerville 17 km · 18
- Reynoldsburg 17 km · 10
- Dublin 20 km · 21
- Canal Winchester 21 km · 12
Questions about hail in Columbus
How often does it hail in Columbus, Ohio?
129 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Columbus since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 4.0 reports a year. That ranks #1 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Columbus?
Most reports come in June, April, July. June alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Columbus?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 10, 1984. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Columbus?
The most recent report in this data is from June 6, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Columbus had in the last five years?
14 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 32 reports. The most recent was June 6, 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.