Hail history for Medina, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Medina since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Medina
- Last hail
- May 14, 2022
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Aug 1, 2011
54 reports on 42 days since 1960 · #10 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Medina
- 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 Medina
The latest hail report in and around Medina is from May 14, 2022, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.75 in on May 14, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Medina logged 28 reports on 19 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is 3.1 times the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #10 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Medina accounts for 31% of the 175 reports filed in Medina County.
2% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on August 1, 2011 near Medina.
Reports were down 92% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (26). The busiest year was 2012, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (37% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Medina 1.4
- Medina County 4.5
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Medina 19
- Medina County 46
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Medina 2%
- Medina 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | Medina | Medina | $75K | 13:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Streetsboro | Portage | $15K | 15:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Medina | — | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Medina | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Medina | Medina | $50K | 18:20 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 34 63%
- 1–2 in 19 35%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NNE Medina | Medina | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Medina | Medina | — | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | Medina | Medina | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Medina | Medina | — | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Medina | Medina | — | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.08 SE Abbeyville | Medina | $1K | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 6 SW Brunswick | Medina | — | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 WSW Medina | Medina | — | 10:45 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Medina | Medina | — | 08:54 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 E Medina | Medina | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Medina | Medina | — | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Medina | Medina | — | 14:09 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Medina
- Brunswick 13 km · 32
- Wadsworth 17 km · 19
- Rittman 19 km · 15
- Strongsville 20 km · 15
- Grafton 21 km · 10
- Norton 22 km · 14
- North Royalton 23 km · 14
- LaGrange 24 km · 16
Questions about hail in Medina
How often does it hail in Medina, Ohio?
54 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Medina since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #10 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Medina?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Medina?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on August 1, 2011 near Medina. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Medina?
The most recent report in this data is from May 14, 2022 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Medina had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 14, 2022.
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.