Hail history for Napoleon, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Napoleon since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Napoleon
- Last hail
- Apr 22, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 25, 2002
17 reports on 13 days since 1985 · #100 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Napoleon
- 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 Napoleon
The latest hail report in and around Napoleon is from April 22, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 22, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Napoleon 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 #100 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Napoleon accounts for 33% of the 51 reports filed in Henry 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 May 25, 2002 near Napoleon.
Reports were up 200% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2019, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (41% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Napoleon 0.4
- Henry County 1.1
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Napoleon 5
- Henry County 13
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Napoleon 0%
- Henry County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Napoleon | Henry | — | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Henry | — | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Napoleon | Henry | $1K | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNW Napoleon | Henry | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Gerald | Henry | — | 16:40 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 10 59%
- 1–2 in 7 41%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Napoleon | Henry | $1K | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 2.32 SSW Gerald | Henry | — | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| Oct 23, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.14 NNE Napoleon | Henry | — | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Napoleon | Henry | — | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNW Napoleon | Henry | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Napoleon | Henry | — | 17:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Gerald | Henry | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Napoleon | Henry | — | 14:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.32 SSW Gerald | Henry | — | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Napoleon | Henry | — | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Napoleon | Henry | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Napoleon | Henry | — | 07:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Napoleon
- Wauseon 17 km · 15
- Defiance 24 km · 18
- Swanton 29 km · 10
- Whitehouse 31 km · 21
- Bryan 36 km · 10
- Bowling Green 40 km · 30
- Maumee 43 km · 50
- Ottawa 43 km · 16
Questions about hail in Napoleon
How often does it hail in Napoleon, Ohio?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Napoleon since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #100 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Napoleon?
Most reports come in June, May, March. June alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Napoleon?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 25, 2002 near Napoleon. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Napoleon?
The most recent report in this data is from April 22, 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 Napoleon had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 22, 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.