Hail history for Lexington, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lexington since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lexington
- Last hail
- Mar 26, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 29, 2012
19 reports on 17 days since 1998 · #82 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Lexington
- 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 Lexington
The latest hail report in and around Lexington is from March 26, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 26, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lexington logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #82 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lexington accounts for 11% of the 169 reports filed in Richland 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 29, 2012 near 1.73 ENE Steam Corners.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2025, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (42% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lexington 0.4
- Richland County 4.5
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lexington 6
- Richland County 53
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lexington 0%
- Richland 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.73 ENE Steam Corners | Morrow | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 SSE Kings Corners | Richland | 19:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.46 NNW Lexington | Richland | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.03 NE Lexington | Richland | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Lexington | Richland | 09:58 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 58%
- 1–2 in 8 42%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 SSE Kings Corners | Richland | — | 19:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.46 NNW Lexington | Richland | — | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.63 NNW Lexington | Richland | — | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.03 NE Lexington | Richland | — | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Lexington | Richland | — | 09:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.2 SW Hanley Vlg | Richland | — | 13:23 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | Lexington | Richland | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 0.56 N Lexington | Richland | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.73 ENE Steam Corners | Morrow | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Lexington | Richland | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Lexington | Richland | — | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Lexington | Richland | $3K | 20:26 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lexington
- Bellville 9 km · 10
- Ontario 10 km · 21
- Mansfield 11 km · 58
- Galion 18 km · 18
- Fredericktown 22 km · 10
- Shelby 24 km · 22
- Mount Gilead 25 km · 23
- Loudonville 30 km · 10
Questions about hail in Lexington
How often does it hail in Lexington, Ohio?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lexington since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #82 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lexington?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lexington?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 29, 2012 near 1.73 ENE Steam Corners. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lexington?
The most recent report in this data is from March 26, 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 Lexington had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was March 26, 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.