Hail history for Grafton, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Grafton since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Grafton
- Last hail
- Apr 15, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 23, 2013
10 reports on 10 days since 2000 · #222 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Grafton
- 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 Grafton
The latest hail report in and around Grafton is from April 15, 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 April 15, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Grafton logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #222 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Grafton accounts for 6% of the 180 reports filed in Lorain 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 July 23, 2013 near Grafton.
Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 80% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Grafton 0.3
- Lorain County 4.5
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Grafton 6
- Lorain County 53
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Grafton 0%
- Lorain 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 2, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Grafton | Lorain | $10K | 13:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.94 ESE Grafton | Lorain | — | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.94 ESE Grafton | Lorain | — | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Grafton | Lorain | — | 11:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Grafton | Lorain | — | 23:29 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 50%
- 1–2 in 5 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.94 ESE Grafton | Lorain | — | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.94 ESE Grafton | Lorain | — | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Grafton | Lorain | — | 11:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Grafton | Lorain | $10K | 13:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Grafton | Lorain | — | 23:29 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Grafton | Lorain | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Grafton | Lorain | — | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Grafton | Lorain | — | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Grafton | Lorain | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Grafton | Lorain | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Grafton
- LaGrange 9 km · 16
- North Ridgeville 11 km · 12
- Elyria 12 km · 24
- Pheasant Run 13 km · 12
- Oberlin 16 km · 14
- Strongsville 17 km · 15
- North Olmsted 17 km · 10
- Brunswick 18 km · 32
Questions about hail in Grafton
How often does it hail in Grafton, Ohio?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Grafton since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #222 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Grafton?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Grafton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 23, 2013 near Grafton. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Grafton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 15, 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 Grafton 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 April 15, 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.