Hail history for Mount Sterling, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mount Sterling since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Mount Sterling
- Last hail
- May 21, 2022
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 2, 2009
11 reports on 8 days since 1998 · #205 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Mount Sterling
- 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 Mount Sterling
The latest hail report in and around Mount Sterling is from May 21, 2022, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 21, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Mount Sterling logged 8 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #205 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Mount Sterling accounts for 17% of the 64 reports filed in Madison County.
9% 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 June 2, 2009 near 3 NW Five Pts.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2022, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (45% of reports); 100% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Mount Sterling 0.4
- Madison County 1.1
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Mount Sterling 5
- Madison County 18
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Mount Sterling 9%
- Madison County 0%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2022 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2009 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 NW Five Pts | Pickaway | — | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mt Sterling | Madison | $25K | 11:49 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Burr Oaks Hgts | Madison | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Burr Oaks Hgts | Madison | — | 13:58 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Burr Oaks Hgts | Madison | — | 13:52 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 45%
- 1–2 in 5 45%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | Mc Climansville | Madison | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Burr Oaks Hgts | Madison | — | 13:58 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Burr Oaks Hgts | Madison | — | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Burr Oaks Hgts | Madison | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 NE Era | Pickaway | — | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 NW Five Pts | Pickaway | — | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Mt Sterling | Madison | — | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Mt Sterling | Madison | $1K | 12:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 W Mt Sterling | Madison | — | 13:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mt Sterling | Madison | $25K | 11:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NW Mt Sterling | Madison | — | 22:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Mount Sterling
- Washington Court House 24 km · 34
- London 24 km · 19
- Grove City 25 km · 24
- Jeffersonville 25 km · 10
- Circleville 32 km · 17
- Groveport 36 km · 11
- Hilliard 37 km · 14
- Columbus 39 km · 129
Questions about hail in Mount Sterling
How often does it hail in Mount Sterling, Ohio?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mount Sterling since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #205 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Mount Sterling?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Mount Sterling?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 2, 2009 near 3 NW Five Pts. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Mount Sterling?
The most recent report in this data is from May 21, 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 Mount Sterling had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 21, 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.