Hail history for Genoa, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Genoa since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Genoa
- Last hail
- Jul 28, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.25 in
- half dollar · Aug 15, 2010
18 reports on 16 days since 1969 · #94 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Genoa
- 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 Genoa
The latest hail report in and around Genoa is from July 28, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 28, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Genoa logged 11 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #94 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Genoa accounts for 16% of the 115 reports filed in Ottawa 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 August 15, 2010 near Genoa.
Reports were down 90% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2010, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (28% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Genoa 0.6
- Ottawa County 3.5
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Genoa 9
- Ottawa County 38
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Genoa 0%
- Ottawa 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Genoa | Ottawa | $20K | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2007 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 N Woodville | Sandusky | $10K | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Genoa | Ottawa | — | 01:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.89 E Genoa | Ottawa | — | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 SE Latchie | Wood | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 44%
- 1–2 in 10 56%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Genoa | Ottawa | — | 01:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.89 E Genoa | Ottawa | — | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 SE Latchie | Wood | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Genoa | Ottawa | — | 02:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Genoa | Ottawa | — | 12:39 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 0.25 inpea | Genoa | Ottawa | $1K | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Genoa | Ottawa | — | 17:04 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Genoa | Ottawa | $10K | 17:04 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Genoa | Ottawa | $20K | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Genoa | Ottawa | — | 19:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Genoa | Ottawa | — | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2007 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 N Woodville | Sandusky | $10K | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Genoa
- Gibsonburg 15 km · 11
- Oregon 16 km · 11
- Oak Harbor 19 km · 35
- Toledo 24 km · 99
- Maumee 26 km · 50
- Fremont 28 km · 19
- Bowling Green 29 km · 30
- Whitehouse 36 km · 21
Questions about hail in Genoa
How often does it hail in Genoa, Ohio?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Genoa since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #94 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Genoa?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Genoa?
1.25 in (half dollar size) on August 15, 2010 near Genoa. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Genoa?
The most recent report in this data is from July 28, 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 Genoa 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 July 28, 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.