Hail history for Jefferson, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jefferson since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jefferson
- Last hail
- Sep 22, 2012
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.00 in
- quarter · Sep 22, 2012
10 reports on 8 days since 1987 · #225 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Jefferson
- 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 Jefferson
The latest hail report in and around Jefferson is from September 22, 2012, 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, Jefferson logged 2 reports on 2 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 22% of the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #225 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Jefferson accounts for 9% of the 108 reports filed in Ashtabula 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 1.00 in (quarter) on September 22, 2012 near 0.69 N Jefferson.
The busiest year was 2002, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jefferson 0.1
- Ashtabula County 2.5
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jefferson 2
- Ashtabula County 31
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jefferson 0%
- Ashtabula County 0%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Jefferson | Ashtabula | $4K | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Jefferson | Ashtabula | $10K | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Jefferson | Ashtabula | $5K | 12:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Jefferson | Ashtabula | $5K | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Jefferson | Ashtabula | — | 05:15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Jefferson | Ashtabula | $4K | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 3 N Jefferson | Ashtabula | — | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Jefferson | Ashtabula | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Jefferson | Ashtabula | $10K | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Jefferson | Ashtabula | $5K | 12:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Jefferson | Ashtabula | $5K | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Jefferson | Ashtabula | — | 05:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 1992 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Ashtabula | — | 10:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 1992 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Ashtabula | — | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 1987 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Ashtabula | — | 12:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Jefferson
Questions about hail in Jefferson
How often does it hail in Jefferson, Ohio?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jefferson since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #225 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jefferson?
Most reports come in April, June, August. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jefferson?
1.00 in (quarter size) on September 22, 2012 near 0.69 N Jefferson. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jefferson?
The most recent report in this data is from September 22, 2012 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Jefferson had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jefferson since November 3, 2021. The last one was on September 22, 2012.
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.