Hail history for Dover, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dover since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dover
- Last hail
- Aug 12, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 4, 2011
30 reports on 20 days since 1976 · #40 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Dover
- 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 Dover
The latest hail report in and around Dover is from August 12, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on June 15, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dover logged 22 reports on 13 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #40 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dover accounts for 24% of the 125 reports filed in Tuscarawas 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 June 4, 2011 near 0.87 NW Dover.
Reports were down 53% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2013, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dover 1.1
- Tuscarawas County 4.2
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dover 13
- Tuscarawas County 35
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dover 0%
- Tuscarawas 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NW Dover | Tuscarawas | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 NW Dover | Tuscarawas | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Dover | Tuscarawas | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.72 WNW Dover | Tuscarawas | 21:31 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.72 WNW Dover | Tuscarawas | 15:28 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 33%
- 1–2 in 20 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.72 WNW Dover | Tuscarawas | — | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 NW Dover | Tuscarawas | — | 21:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.72 WNW Dover | Tuscarawas | — | 21:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Dover | Tuscarawas | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Dover | Tuscarawas | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.26 WNW Dover | Tuscarawas | $5K | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Dover | Tuscarawas | — | 01:18 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Dover | Tuscarawas | — | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Dover | Tuscarawas | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 NW Dover | Tuscarawas | — | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 NW Dover | Tuscarawas | — | 21:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Dover | Tuscarawas | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dover
- New Philadelphia 6 km · 36
- Waynesburg 24 km · 11
- Massillon 29 km · 33
- Canton 32 km · 68
- Carrollton 33 km · 14
- Millersburg 37 km · 22
- Louisville 39 km · 13
- North Canton 39 km · 13
Questions about hail in Dover
How often does it hail in Dover, Ohio?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dover since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #40 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dover?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dover?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 4, 2011 near 0.87 NW Dover. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dover?
The most recent report in this data is from August 12, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Dover had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was August 12, 2023.
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.