Hail history for Morrow County, Ohio
Every NOAA hail report filed in Morrow County since 1960, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Morrow County
- Last hail
- Mar 26, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 13, 2014
79 reports on 57 days since 1960 · #56 of 89 Ohio counties
Hail map · Morrow County
- 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 Morrow County
The latest hail report in Morrow County is from March 26, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on March 26, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Morrow County logged 39 reports on 28 hail days, about 1.9 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Ohio county (2.5 a year) and ranks #56 of 89 Ohio counties for all-time reports. Morrow County holds 1% of all 9,190 hail reports in Ohio.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Ohio county. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 13, 2014 near Cardington.
Reports were down 70% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (30). The busiest year was 2002, with 6 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (32% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Morrow County 1.9
- Median Ohio county 2.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Morrow County 28
- Median Ohio county 31
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Morrow County 0%
- Median Ohio county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 2, 2025 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 20, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cardington | $25K | 23:36 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cardington | — | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Mt Gilead | $6K | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.73 ENE Steam Corners | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Nov 10, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Denmark | $10K | 16:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 31 39%
- 1–2 in 48 61%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.6 NW Williamsport | 19:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.81 SSE St James | 19:43 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.52 E Iberia | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.84 ESE Mt Gilead Arpt | 15:19 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Mt Gilead | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.06 E Mt Gilead | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.93 S Mt Gilead Arpt | 12:59 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.16 W Chesterville | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.59 WSW Mt Gilead Arpt | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.16 W Chesterville | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Cardington | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.69 WSW West Pt | 15:50 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Morrow County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Gilead | 23 | 1.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardington | 8 | 8 | Mar 30, 2024 |
| Iberia | 8 | 7 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Chesterville | 6 | 6 | Mar 30, 2024 |
| Marengo | 6 | 6 | Jun 23, 2013 |
| Candlewood Lake | 4 | 4 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Fulton | 3 | 3 | May 4, 2012 |
| Sparta | 3 | 3 | Jul 18, 2012 |
| Ashley | 1 | 1 | Sep 12, 1963 |
| Edison | 1 | 1 | Nov 10, 2002 |
Questions about hail in Morrow County
How often does it hail in Morrow County, Ohio?
79 hail reports have been logged in Morrow County since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.9 reports a year. That ranks #56 of 89 Ohio counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Morrow County?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Morrow County?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 13, 2014 near Cardington. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Morrow County?
The most recent report in this data is from March 26, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Morrow County had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 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.