Hail history for Rittman, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rittman since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rittman
- Last hail
- Mar 22, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 28, 1981
15 reports on 14 days since 1976 · #128 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Rittman
- 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 Rittman
The latest hail report in and around Rittman 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, Rittman 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 #128 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rittman accounts for 10% of the 143 reports filed in Wayne County.
13% 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 April 28, 1981.
The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (20% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rittman 0.3
- Wayne County 3.8
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rittman 5
- Wayne County 42
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rittman 13%
- Wayne County 4%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
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 | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 1981 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Wayne | — | 12:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 1976 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Wayne | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Rittman | Wayne | $40K | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 NNW Rittman | Wayne | — | 19:36 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Rittman | Wayne | — | 19:25 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 10 67%
- 1–2 in 3 20%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 NNW Rittman | Wayne | — | 19:36 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | Rittman | Wayne | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Rittman | Wayne | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Rittman | Wayne | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Rittman | Wayne | — | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Rittman | Wayne | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Rittman | Wayne | — | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Rittman | Wayne | — | 15:29 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Rittman | Wayne | — | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Rittman | Wayne | — | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Rittman | Wayne | $40K | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Rittman | Wayne | — | 20:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rittman
Questions about hail in Rittman
How often does it hail in Rittman, Ohio?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rittman since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #128 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rittman?
Most reports come in May, August, April. May alone accounts for 20% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rittman?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 28, 1981. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rittman?
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 Rittman 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.