Hail history for Jackson, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jackson since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jackson
- Last hail
- May 10, 2020
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 31, 1998
26 reports on 19 days since 1980 · #49 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Jackson
- 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 Jackson
The latest hail report in and around Jackson is from May 10, 2020, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jackson logged 17 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 89% more than the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #49 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Jackson accounts for 42% of the 62 reports filed in Jackson County.
8% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 31, 1998 near 1 W Jackson.
Reports were down 58% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (46% of reports); 88% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jackson 0.8
- Jackson County 1.9
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jackson 13
- Jackson County 23
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jackson 8%
- Jackson County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1998 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1 W Jackson | Jackson | $50K | 19:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 1980 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Jackson | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jackson | — | 20:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2006 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Jackson | Jackson | — | 21:19 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 1998 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 NW Jackson | Jackson | $25K | 19:55 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 13 50%
- 1–2 in 11 42%
- 2 in + 2 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Jackson | Jackson | — | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Jackson | Jackson | — | 22:27 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | Jackson | Jackson | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | Jackson | Jackson | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNW Jackson | Jackson | — | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4 S Jackson | Jackson | — | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Jackson | Jackson | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Jackson | Jackson | — | 17:09 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Jackson | Jackson | — | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Jackson | Jackson | $20K | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Jackson | Jackson | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Jackson | Jackson | — | 03:12 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Jackson
- Oak Hill 18 km · 14
- Waverly 31 km · 14
- Portsmouth 42 km · 27
- Chillicothe 45 km · 32
- Gallipolis 47 km · 20
- Middleport 50 km · 13
- Athens 56 km · 20
- Ironton 57 km · 23
Questions about hail in Jackson
How often does it hail in Jackson, Ohio?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jackson since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #49 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jackson?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 46% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jackson?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 31, 1998 near 1 W Jackson. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jackson?
The most recent report in this data is from May 10, 2020 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Jackson had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jackson since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 10, 2020.
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.