Hail history for Dublin, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dublin since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dublin
- Last hail
- Jun 6, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 10, 1984
21 reports on 18 days since 1962 · #68 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Dublin
- 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 Dublin
The latest hail report in and around Dublin is from June 6, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on June 6, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dublin logged 12 reports on 9 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 #68 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dublin accounts for 7% of the 286 reports filed in Franklin County.
5% 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 were down 50% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2011, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dublin 0.6
- Franklin County 8.8
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dublin 9
- Franklin County 72
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dublin 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 21, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 1984 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Franklin | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.1 N Dublin | Franklin | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 ESE Plain City | Union | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dublin | Franklin | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 1962 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Franklin | 19:20 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 8 38%
- 1–2 in 12 57%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 SE Shawnee Hills | Delaware | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Dublin | Franklin | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.48 SSE New California | Union | 21:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.59 E Dublin | Franklin | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Rathbone | Delaware | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.1 N Dublin | Franklin | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.82 SE New California | Union | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 NNW Dublin | Franklin | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 NNW Dublin | Franklin | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Dublin | Franklin | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 ESE Plain City | Union | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Dublin | Franklin | 15:32 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dublin
- Powell 8 km · 17
- Hilliard 9 km · 14
- Plain City 11 km · 14
- Columbus 20 km · 129
- Delaware 20 km · 33
- Westerville 20 km · 18
- Marysville 21 km · 25
- Gahanna 24 km · 11
Questions about hail in Dublin
How often does it hail in Dublin, Ohio?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dublin since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #68 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dublin?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dublin?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 10, 1984. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dublin?
The most recent report in this data is from June 6, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Dublin had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 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.