Hail history for LaGrange, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of LaGrange since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · LaGrange
- Last hail
- Apr 15, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 22, 1982
16 reports on 14 days since 1962 · #114 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · LaGrange
- 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 LaGrange
The latest hail report in and around LaGrange is from April 15, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on April 15, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, LaGrange 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 #114 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. LaGrange accounts for 9% 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 June 22, 1982.
The busiest year was 2002, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (44% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- LaGrange 0.3
- Lorain County 4.5
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- LaGrange 6
- Lorain County 53
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- LaGrange 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lorain | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 1962 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lorain | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2002 | 1.50 inping pong ball | La Grange | Lorain | $25K | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.05 W Grafton | Lorain | — | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.02 WNW La Grange | Lorain | — | 19:05 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 4 25%
- 1–2 in 12 75%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.05 W Grafton | Lorain | — | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.02 WNW La Grange | Lorain | — | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | La Grange | Lorain | — | 10:58 local · NCEI |
| Jan 8, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N La Grange | Lorain | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N La Grange | Lorain | $10K | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | La Grange | Lorain | — | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | La Grange | Lorain | — | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2002 | 1.50 inping pong ball | La Grange | Lorain | $25K | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | La Grange | Lorain | $5K | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | La Grange | Lorain | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 1988 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Lorain | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 1983 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Lorain | — | 16:24 local · NCEI |
Hail history near LaGrange
- Pheasant Run 4 km · 12
- Grafton 9 km · 10
- Oberlin 10 km · 14
- Wellington 14 km · 11
- Elyria 15 km · 24
- North Ridgeville 18 km · 12
- Amherst 21 km · 12
- Lorain 23 km · 20
Questions about hail in LaGrange
How often does it hail in LaGrange, Ohio?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of LaGrange since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #114 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in LaGrange?
Most reports come in May, July, September. May alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in LaGrange?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 22, 1982. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in LaGrange?
The most recent report in this data is from April 15, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has LaGrange 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.