Hail history for Portsmouth, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Portsmouth since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Portsmouth
- Last hail
- Aug 11, 2018
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 5, 1996
27 reports on 25 days since 1968 · #47 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Portsmouth
- 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 Portsmouth
The latest hail report in and around Portsmouth is from August 11, 2018, 0.75 in (penny size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 5, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Portsmouth logged 14 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 56% more than the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #47 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Portsmouth accounts for 28% of the 95 reports filed in Scioto County.
4% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 5, 1996 near Portsmouth.
Reports were down 92% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in July (30% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Portsmouth 0.7
- Scioto County 2.9
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Portsmouth 13
- Scioto County 38
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Portsmouth 4%
- Scioto County 1%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 1996 | 3.00 inteacup | Portsmouth | Scioto | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Nov 10, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Portsmouth | Scioto | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Portsmouth | Scioto | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Scioto | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 1968 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Scioto | 15:10 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 17 63%
- 1–2 in 9 33%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.54 E Portsmouth | Scioto | — | 12:16 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 NW Portsmouth | Scioto | — | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Portsmouth | Scioto | — | 19:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Portsmouth | Scioto | — | 07:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1 W Portsmouth | Scioto | — | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Portsmouth | Scioto | — | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Portsmouth | Scioto | — | 22:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NE Portsmouth | Scioto | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Portsmouth | Scioto | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Portsmouth | Scioto | — | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.28 ESE Eden Park | Scioto | $1K | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.28 ESE Eden Park | Scioto | $3K | 01:24 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Portsmouth
- Ironton 34 km · 23
- Oak Hill 37 km · 14
- Jackson 42 km · 26
- Waverly 42 km · 14
- Peebles 45 km · 12
- South Point 49 km · 16
- West Union 52 km · 17
- Chesapeake 56 km · 10
Questions about hail in Portsmouth
How often does it hail in Portsmouth, Ohio?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Portsmouth since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #47 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Portsmouth?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Portsmouth?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 5, 1996 near Portsmouth. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Portsmouth?
The most recent report in this data is from August 11, 2018 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Portsmouth had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Portsmouth since November 5, 2021. The last one was on August 11, 2018.
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.