Hail history for Richland County, Ohio
Every NOAA hail report filed in Richland County since 1961, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Richland County
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 9
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 18 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Aug 16, 1961
169 reports on 112 days since 1961 · #12 of 89 Ohio counties
Hail map · Richland County
- 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 Richland County
The latest hail report in Richland County is from April 14, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 9 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 1, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Richland County logged 89 reports on 53 hail days, about 4.5 reports a year. That is 82% more than the median Ohio county (2.5 a year) and ranks #12 of 89 Ohio counties for all-time reports. Richland County holds 2% of all 9,190 hail reports in Ohio.
1% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Ohio county. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on August 16, 1961.
Reports were down 69% in 2016–2025 (21) compared with 2006–2015 (68). The busiest year was 2006, with 17 reports on 10 days. Hail here peaks in June (29% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Richland County 4.5
- Median Ohio county 2.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Richland County 53
- Median Ohio county 31
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Richland County 1%
- Median Ohio county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 | 8 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 6 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 2, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 4 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 21, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 1961 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.47 WSW London | $25K | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ontario | $50K | 05:22 local · NCEI |
| Nov 10, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Olivesburg | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ontario | — | 01:46 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 100 59%
- 1–2 in 68 40%
- 2 in + 1 1%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.06 S Plymouth | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 SSE Kings Corners | 19:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.46 NNW Lexington | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SSW Mansfield | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 NE Alta | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.57 E Alta | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 SSW Mansfield | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.51 WSW Alta | 19:41 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.59 NNW Butler | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.28 SSE Mansfield | 10:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.63 NNW Lexington | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.03 NE Lexington | 10:00 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Richland County
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh | 7 | 7 | Apr 14, 2019 |
| Butler | 6 | 5 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Plymouth | 6 | 6 | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Lucas | 4 | 4 | Jun 13, 2007 |
Questions about hail in Richland County
How often does it hail in Richland County, Ohio?
169 hail reports have been logged in Richland County since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 4.5 reports a year. That ranks #12 of 89 Ohio counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Richland County?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Richland County?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on August 16, 1961. 1% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Richland County?
The most recent report in this data is from April 14, 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 Richland County had in the last five years?
9 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 18 reports. The most recent was April 14, 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.