Hail history for Plain City, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Plain City since 2002, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Plain City
- Last hail
- Jun 6, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 17, 2011
14 reports on 12 days since 2002 · #151 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Plain City
- 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 Plain City
The latest hail report in and around Plain City is from June 6, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on March 22, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Plain City logged 8 reports on 8 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 #151 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Plain City accounts for 22% of the 64 reports filed in Madison 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 June 17, 2011 near Plain City.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2026, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Plain City 0.4
- Madison County 1.1
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Plain City 8
- Madison County 18
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Plain City 0%
- 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 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 21, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Plain City | Union | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.06 E Unionville Center | Union | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 SE Plain City | Union | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2002 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Plain City | Madison | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Plain City Arpt | Madison | 21:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 36%
- 1–2 in 9 64%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.98 WSW Amity | Madison | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Plain City Arpt | Madison | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Plain City Arpt | Madison | 21:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.06 E Unionville Center | Union | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Plain City | Union | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 SE Plain City | Union | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.98 WSW Amity | Madison | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 1.74 SW Plain City Arpt | Madison | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Plain City | Union | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Plain City | Union | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Plain City | Union | 21:07 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Plain City | Madison | 19:16 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Plain City
- Dublin 11 km · 21
- Hilliard 13 km · 14
- Marysville 14 km · 25
- Powell 18 km · 17
- Delaware 26 km · 33
- Columbus 28 km · 129
- London 28 km · 19
- Westerville 31 km · 18
Questions about hail in Plain City
How often does it hail in Plain City, Ohio?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Plain City since 2002. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #151 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Plain City?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Plain City?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 17, 2011 near Plain City. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Plain City?
The most recent report in this data is from June 6, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Plain City had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was June 6, 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.