Hail history for Galion, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Galion since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Galion
- Last hail
- Mar 22, 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 · Jun 22, 1960
18 reports on 17 days since 1960 · #93 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Galion
- 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 Galion
The latest hail report in and around Galion is from March 22, 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 22, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Galion logged 5 reports on 5 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 #93 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Galion accounts for 23% of the 80 reports filed in Crawford 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 22, 1960.
The busiest year was 2004, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (28% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Galion 0.3
- Crawford County 1.8
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Galion 5
- Crawford County 24
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Galion 0%
- Crawford 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 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1960 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Morrow | 11:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 1998 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Galion | Crawford | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSW Middletown | Crawford | 19:34 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Galion | Crawford | 21:57 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Galion | Crawford | 12:15 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 9 50%
- 1–2 in 9 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSW Middletown | Crawford | — | 19:34 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Galion | Crawford | — | 21:57 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Galion | Crawford | — | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Nov 14, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Galion | Crawford | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 W Crestline | Crawford | $10K | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 7, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 10 NNE Mt Gilead | Morrow | — | 05:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Galion | Crawford | — | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Galion | Crawford | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Galion | Crawford | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Galion | Crawford | — | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Hiram | Portage | $2K | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Galion | Crawford | $5K | 18:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Galion
Questions about hail in Galion
How often does it hail in Galion, Ohio?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Galion since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #93 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Galion?
Most reports come in June, May, March. June alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Galion?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 22, 1960. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Galion?
The most recent report in this data is from March 22, 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 Galion 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 22, 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.