Hail history for Ravenna, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ravenna since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ravenna
- Last hail
- Mar 22, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Mar 28, 2020
42 reports on 33 days since 1973 · #14 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Ravenna
- 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 Ravenna
The latest hail report in and around Ravenna is from March 22, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on March 22, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ravenna logged 22 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #14 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ravenna accounts for 25% of the 169 reports filed in Portage County.
7% 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 March 28, 2020 near 0.99 N New Milford.
Reports were down 78% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (18). The busiest year was 2008, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ravenna 1.1
- Portage County 4.5
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ravenna 16
- Portage County 51
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ravenna 7%
- Portage County 5%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 2 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.99 N New Milford | Portage | — | 12:43 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 1988 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Portage | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 1974 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Portage | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ravenna | Portage | $100K | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ravenna | Portage | $150K | 17:56 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 19 45%
- 1–2 in 20 48%
- 2 in + 3 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.67 W Rootstown | Portage | — | 19:56 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 2.18 WNW Rootstown | Portage | — | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.99 N New Milford | Portage | — | 12:43 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | Rootstown | Portage | — | 12:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Ravenna | Portage | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1 E Ravenna | Portage | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Ravenna | Portage | — | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 E Ravenna | Portage | — | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Ravenna | Portage | — | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Rootstown | Portage | — | 19:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.19 WNW Rootstown | Portage | $1K | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Ravenna | Portage | $10K | 20:43 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ravenna
- Kent 10 km · 15
- Streetsboro 12 km · 11
- Mantua 14 km · 14
- Atwater 16 km · 12
- Stow 16 km · 12
- Tallmadge 17 km · 15
- Aurora 17 km · 10
- Garrettsville 19 km · 13
Questions about hail in Ravenna
How often does it hail in Ravenna, Ohio?
42 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ravenna since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #14 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ravenna?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ravenna?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on March 28, 2020 near 0.99 N New Milford. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ravenna?
The most recent report in this data is from March 22, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ravenna had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 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.