Hail history for Sandusky, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sandusky since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sandusky
- Last hail
- Aug 12, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Aug 9, 2012
39 reports on 28 days since 1957 · #17 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Sandusky
- 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 Sandusky
The latest hail report in and around Sandusky is from August 12, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on August 12, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sandusky logged 25 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.3 reports a year. That is 2.8 times the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #17 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Sandusky accounts for 36% of the 108 reports filed in Erie County.
8% 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 August 9, 2012 near 2.41 NNW Columbus Park.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (22). The busiest year was 2012, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (26% of reports); 49% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sandusky 1.3
- Erie County 3.3
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sandusky 16
- Erie County 37
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sandusky 8%
- Erie County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.41 NNW Columbus Park | Erie | $15K | 21:38 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | Sandusky | Erie | $400K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2010 | 2.00 inhen egg | Sandusky | Erie | $250K | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.55 WNW Wilmer | Erie | — | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Sandusky | Erie | $300K | 17:06 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 17 44%
- 1–2 in 19 49%
- 2 in + 3 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.55 WNW Wilmer | Erie | — | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Sandusky | Erie | — | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | Sandusky | Erie | — | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Sandusky | Erie | — | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Weyers | Erie | $2K | 20:09 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Sandusky | Erie | — | 14:39 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.41 NNW Columbus Park | Erie | $15K | 21:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.71 N Venice | Erie | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Sandusky | Erie | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Sandusky | Erie | — | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Sandusky | Erie | $300K | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | Sandusky | Erie | $400K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Sandusky
- Huron 14 km · 21
- Port Clinton 20 km · 20
- Milan 21 km · 16
- Bellevue 23 km · 27
- Monroeville 24 km · 10
- Norwalk 25 km · 33
- Clyde 28 km · 22
- Vermilion 34 km · 16
Questions about hail in Sandusky
How often does it hail in Sandusky, Ohio?
39 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sandusky since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.3 reports a year. That ranks #17 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sandusky?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sandusky?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on August 9, 2012 near 2.41 NNW Columbus Park. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sandusky?
The most recent report in this data is from August 12, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Sandusky 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 August 12, 2023.
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.