Hail history for Defiance, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Defiance since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Defiance
- Last hail
- Apr 15, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 1, 2007
18 reports on 15 days since 1963 · #91 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Defiance
- 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 Defiance
The latest hail report in and around Defiance is from April 15, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 15, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Defiance logged 11 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #91 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Defiance accounts for 29% of the 63 reports filed in Defiance 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, 2007 near 0.52 W Defiance.
Reports were down 43% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Defiance 0.6
- Defiance County 1.7
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Defiance 8
- Defiance County 19
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Defiance 0%
- Defiance County 2%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Defiance | Defiance | — | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Defiance | Defiance | — | 21:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Defiance | — | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 1963 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Defiance | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 SW Defiance | Defiance | $1K | 14:32 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 10 56%
- 1–2 in 8 44%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 SW Defiance | Defiance | $1K | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Defiance Meml Arpt | Defiance | $1K | 07:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 W Sherwood | Defiance | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 2.32 SSW Defiance Meml Arpt | Defiance | — | 15:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Defiance | Defiance | — | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 W Defiance | Defiance | — | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Nov 14, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 W Defiance | Defiance | — | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 0.52 W Defiance | Defiance | — | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 W Defiance | Defiance | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Defiance | Defiance | — | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 NNW Defiance | Defiance | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Defiance | Defiance | — | 21:36 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Defiance
Questions about hail in Defiance
How often does it hail in Defiance, Ohio?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Defiance since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #91 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Defiance?
Most reports come in May, July, April. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Defiance?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 1, 2007 near 0.52 W Defiance. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Defiance?
The most recent report in this data is from April 15, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Defiance 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 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.