Hail history for Old Washington, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Old Washington since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Old Washington
- Last hail
- Mar 22, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 12, 2011
12 reports on 11 days since 1980 · #187 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Old Washington
- 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 Old Washington
The latest hail report in and around Old Washington is from March 22, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 22, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Old Washington logged 6 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #187 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Old Washington accounts for 11% of the 105 reports filed in Guernsey 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 12, 2011 near 0.87 NW Old Washington.
The busiest year was 1980, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (42% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Old Washington 0.3
- Guernsey County 3.3
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Old Washington 5
- Guernsey County 28
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Old Washington 0%
- Guernsey County 2%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NW Old Washington | Guernsey | 09:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Guernsey | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.92 NW Old Washington | Guernsey | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Old Washington | Guernsey | 11:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 SSW Winterset | Guernsey | 20:26 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 3 25%
- 1–2 in 9 75%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.92 NW Old Washington | Guernsey | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Old Washington | Guernsey | 11:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 SSW Winterset | Guernsey | 20:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.26 ENE Warrentown | Guernsey | 20:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Old Washington | Guernsey | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NW Old Washington | Guernsey | 09:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 SW Antrim | Guernsey | 13:57 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Old Washington | Guernsey | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 1989 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Guernsey | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 1980 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Guernsey | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Guernsey | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 1980 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Guernsey | 12:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Old Washington
- Cambridge 12 km · 32
- Barnesville 24 km · 16
- Norwich 30 km · 10
- Woodsfield 41 km · 15
- Coshocton 42 km · 36
- Pleasant Grove 45 km · 12
- St. Clairsville 47 km · 15
- Zanesville 49 km · 25
Questions about hail in Old Washington
How often does it hail in Old Washington, Ohio?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Old Washington since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #187 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Old Washington?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Old Washington?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 12, 2011 near 0.87 NW Old Washington. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Old Washington?
The most recent report in this data is from March 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 Old Washington 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 March 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.