Hail history for Fairfield, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fairfield since 2006, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fairfield
- Last hail
- May 16, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.25 in
- half dollar · May 16, 2025
15 reports on 11 days since 2006 · #123 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Fairfield
- 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 Fairfield
The latest hail report in and around Fairfield is from May 16, 2025, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fairfield logged 15 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #123 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fairfield accounts for 9% of the 159 reports filed in Butler 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 1.25 in (half dollar) on May 16, 2025 near 0.87 SE Hamilton Arpt.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2015, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (27% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fairfield 0.8
- Butler County 5.7
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fairfield 11
- Butler County 52
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fairfield 0%
- Butler County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 SE Hamilton Arpt | Butler | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.07 W Rialto | Butler | 17:09 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.07 W Port Union | Butler | 16:59 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Fairfield | Butler | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSW Stockton | Butler | 17:07 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 53%
- 1–2 in 7 47%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 SE Hamilton Arpt | Butler | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSW Stockton | Butler | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Sep 5, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.53 W Furmandale | Butler | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 SSE Furmandale | Butler | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 SW Stockton | Butler | 06:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 W Furmandale | Butler | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.07 W Rialto | Butler | 17:09 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.82 NE Fairfield | Butler | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.07 W Port Union | Butler | 16:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 W Furmandale | Butler | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Fairfield | Butler | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Fairfield | Butler | 17:49 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fairfield
- Hamilton 7 km · 27
- Olde West Chester 12 km · 10
- Sharonville 13 km · 17
- Monroe 20 km · 12
- Mason 21 km · 37
- Cincinnati 22 km · 54
- Mack 23 km · 12
- Harrison 23 km · 10
Questions about hail in Fairfield
How often does it hail in Fairfield, Ohio?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fairfield since 2006. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #123 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fairfield?
Most reports come in April, August, May. April alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fairfield?
1.25 in (half dollar size) on May 16, 2025 near 0.87 SE Hamilton Arpt. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fairfield?
The most recent report in this data is from May 16, 2025 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fairfield 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 May 16, 2025.
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.