Hail history for Mount Orab, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mount Orab since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Mount Orab
- Last hail
- Apr 8, 2020
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 8, 2020
12 reports on 11 days since 1983 · #183 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Mount Orab
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
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What the record says about Mount Orab
The latest hail report in and around Mount Orab is from April 8, 2020, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Mount Orab logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #183 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Mount Orab accounts for 18% of the 66 reports filed in Brown 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 April 8, 2020 near Mt Oreb.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2020, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (50% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Mount Orab 0.5
- Brown County 2.1
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Mount Orab 8
- Brown County 31
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Mount Orab 0%
- Brown 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mt Oreb | Brown | — | 21:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mt Oreb | Brown | — | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Mt Oreb | Brown | — | 10:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Mt Oreb | Brown | — | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Mt Orab | Brown | $20K | 19:56 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 42%
- 1–2 in 7 58%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mt Oreb | Brown | — | 21:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mt Oreb | Brown | — | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | Mt Oreb | Brown | — | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Mt Oreb | Brown | — | 10:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Mt Oreb | Brown | — | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Mt Orab | Brown | — | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Mt Orab | Brown | $20K | 19:56 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.23 SW Bardwell | Brown | — | 06:46 local · NCEI |
| Nov 5, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | New Hope | Brown | $1K | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Mt Orab | Brown | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 1989 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Brown | — | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 1983 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Brown | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Mount Orab
- Bethel 16 km · 17
- Batavia 22 km · 11
- Blanchester 30 km · 12
- Milford 34 km · 19
- Hillsboro 34 km · 16
- New Vienna 39 km · 12
- West Union 42 km · 17
- Wilmington 46 km · 38
Questions about hail in Mount Orab
How often does it hail in Mount Orab, Ohio?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mount Orab since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #183 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Mount Orab?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Mount Orab?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 8, 2020 near Mt Oreb. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Mount Orab?
The most recent report in this data is from April 8, 2020 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Mount Orab had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mount Orab since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 8, 2020.
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.