Hail history for Fostoria, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fostoria since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fostoria
- Last hail
- Mar 26, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 25, 2011
15 reports on 14 days since 1959 · #124 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Fostoria
- 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 Fostoria
The latest hail report in and around Fostoria is from March 26, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 26, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fostoria logged 5 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 44% less than the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #124 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fostoria accounts for 9% of the 159 reports filed in Seneca 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 25, 2011 near Fostoria.
The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fostoria 0.3
- Seneca County 4.2
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fostoria 4
- Seneca County 43
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fostoria 0%
- Seneca 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Fostoria | Seneca | $100K | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Fostoria | Seneca | $25K | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 1959 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Seneca | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2003 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Kansas | Seneca | $10K | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 1970 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Seneca | — | 11:50 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 4 27%
- 1–2 in 11 73%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.8 SSE Synder Arpt | Seneca | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Fostoria | Seneca | — | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Fostoria | Seneca | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Fostoria | Seneca | $100K | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Fostoria | Seneca | $25K | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Bowling Green | Wood | $4K | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Martinsburg | Knox | $5K | 20:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2003 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Kansas | Seneca | $10K | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Maumee | Lucas | $2K | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Fostoria | Seneca | $2K | 11:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 1999 | 0.88 innickel | Fostoria | Seneca | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 1985 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Seneca | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fostoria
- Bascom 11 km · 10
- Tiffin 20 km · 60
- Findlay 23 km · 46
- Carey 24 km · 14
- Gibsonburg 26 km · 11
- Bowling Green 31 km · 30
- Fremont 33 km · 19
- Republic 33 km · 13
Questions about hail in Fostoria
How often does it hail in Fostoria, Ohio?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fostoria since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #124 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fostoria?
Most reports come in May, April, July. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fostoria?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 25, 2011 near Fostoria. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fostoria?
The most recent report in this data is from March 26, 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 Fostoria had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was March 26, 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.