Hail history for Cortland, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cortland since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cortland
- Last hail
- Apr 15, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 1, 1996
18 reports on 13 days since 1996 · #90 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Cortland
- 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 Cortland
The latest hail report in and around Cortland is from April 15, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 15, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cortland logged 12 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #90 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cortland accounts for 10% of the 180 reports filed in Trumbull 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 May 1, 1996 near East Half.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2012, with 7 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (39% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cortland 0.6
- Trumbull County 5.7
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cortland 8
- Trumbull County 52
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cortland 0%
- Trumbull 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | East Half | Trumbull | $100K | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 ENE Mecca | Trumbull | — | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.67 SSW Fowler | Trumbull | — | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 S Cortland | Trumbull | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Fowler | Trumbull | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 44%
- 1–2 in 10 56%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 ENE Mecca | Trumbull | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.67 SSW Fowler | Trumbull | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 S Cortland | Trumbull | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Fowler | Trumbull | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NE Mecca | Trumbull | 19:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Johnston | Trumbull | 20:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Cortland | Trumbull | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Cortland | Trumbull | 20:18 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Mecca | Trumbull | 09:53 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Cortland | Trumbull | 09:45 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Fowler | Trumbull | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Cortland | Trumbull | 18:19 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cortland
- Warren 13 km · 29
- Leavittsburg 16 km · 14
- Niles 16 km · 13
- Hubbard 23 km · 13
- Newton Falls 26 km · 20
- Youngstown 27 km · 39
- Austintown 27 km · 16
- Garrettsville 32 km · 13
Questions about hail in Cortland
How often does it hail in Cortland, Ohio?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cortland since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #90 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cortland?
Most reports come in May, July, April. May alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cortland?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 1, 1996 near East Half. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cortland?
The most recent report in this data is from April 15, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cortland had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 15, 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.