Hail history for Marietta, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marietta since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Marietta
- Last hail
- Apr 1, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 13 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 2, 1991
30 reports on 18 days since 1980 · #41 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Marietta
- 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 Marietta
The latest hail report in and around Marietta is from April 1, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 1, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Marietta logged 14 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 56% more than the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #41 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Marietta accounts for 29% of the 105 reports filed in Washington 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 2, 1991.
Reports were down 60% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2026, with 9 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (47% of reports); 87% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Marietta 0.7
- Washington County 3.1
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Marietta 10
- Washington County 31
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Marietta 0%
- Washington County 2%
- 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 | 9 | 9 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 9 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Washington | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.03 WNW Marietta | Washington | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.49 NNW Reno | Washington | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.89 SE Marietta | Washington | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.74 WNW Cornerville | Washington | 14:55 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 12 40%
- 1–2 in 18 60%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.49 NNW Reno | Washington | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.85 ENE Williamstown | Washington | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.07 E Marietta | Washington | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Marietta | Washington | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.89 SE Marietta | Washington | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Marietta | Washington | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.10 inquarter | 0.69 N Marietta | Washington | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.03 WNW Marietta | Washington | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 NE Harmer | Washington | 16:14 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 W Pine Hurst | Washington | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Marietta | Washington | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.07 E Locust Fork | Washington | 19:34 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Marietta
- Woodsfield 47 km · 15
- Athens 57 km · 20
Questions about hail in Marietta
How often does it hail in Marietta, Ohio?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marietta since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #41 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Marietta?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Marietta?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 2, 1991. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Marietta?
The most recent report in this data is from April 1, 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 Marietta had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 13 reports. The most recent was April 1, 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.