Hail history for Marion, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marion since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Marion
- Last hail
- Apr 3, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 12, 2013
60 reports on 52 days since 1957 · #5 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Marion
- 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 Marion
The latest hail report in and around Marion is from April 3, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 22, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Marion logged 30 reports on 26 hail days, about 1.5 reports a year. That is 3.3 times the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #5 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Marion accounts for 61% of the 98 reports filed in Marion County.
3% 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 June 12, 2013 near 1 S Marion.
Reports were down 89% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (27). The busiest year was 2012, with 6 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (28% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Marion 1.5
- Marion County 2.5
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Marion 26
- Marion County 34
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Marion 3%
- Marion County 3%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 22, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2013 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1 S Marion | Marion | $250K | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 1998 | 2.50 intennis ball | Marion | Marion | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Marion | Marion | — | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Marion | Marion | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marion | — | 13:40 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 32 53%
- 1–2 in 26 43%
- 2 in + 2 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.26 ENE Marion | Marion | — | 21:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.61 N Marion | Marion | — | 21:48 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.58 N Marion | Marion | — | 19:34 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.34 SSW Marion | Marion | — | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Marion | Marion | — | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | Marion | Marion | — | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.24 S Marion | Marion | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Marion | Marion | — | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Marion | Marion | $50K | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1 S Marion | Marion | $250K | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 S Marion | Marion | — | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 6 NE Marion | Marion | — | 15:49 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Marion
- Mount Gilead 25 km · 23
- Bucyrus 26 km · 31
- Upper Sandusky 29 km · 22
- Galion 33 km · 18
- Delaware 35 km · 33
- Kenton 41 km · 14
- Carey 45 km · 14
- Marysville 46 km · 25
Questions about hail in Marion
How often does it hail in Marion, Ohio?
60 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marion since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.5 reports a year. That ranks #5 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Marion?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Marion?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 12, 2013 near 1 S Marion. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Marion?
The most recent report in this data is from April 3, 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 Marion had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 3, 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.