Hail history for Scioto County, Ohio
Every NOAA hail report filed in Scioto County since 1968, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Scioto County
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2025
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 5, 1996
95 reports on 69 days since 1968 · #42 of 89 Ohio counties
Hail map · Scioto 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 Scioto County
The latest hail report in Scioto County is from April 14, 2025, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 14, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Scioto County logged 57 reports on 38 hail days, about 2.9 reports a year. That is 16% more than the median Ohio county (2.5 a year) and ranks #42 of 89 Ohio counties for all-time reports. Scioto County holds 1% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 5, 1996 near Portsmouth.
Reports were down 84% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (49). The busiest year was 2011, with 18 reports on 7 days. Hail here peaks in May (23% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Scioto County 2.9
- Median Ohio county 2.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Scioto County 38
- Median Ohio county 31
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Scioto County 1%
- Median Ohio county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 1996 | 3.00 inteacup | Portsmouth | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 SSE Madison | 22:18 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 NNE Franklin Furnace | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wheelersburg | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wheelersburg | 16:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 57 61%
- 1–2 in 35 38%
- 2 in + 1 1%
- No size 2
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.08 W Gennetts | $3K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 SSE Madison | — | 22:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.54 W Minford | — | 22:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.54 E Portsmouth | — | 12:16 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 3.03 WNW Camp Oyo | — | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 1.35 ENE Pond Run | — | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.08 W Wheelersburg | — | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Rarden | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 NW Portsmouth | — | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.62 ESE Buena Vista | — | 19:19 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 1.75 SW Gennetts | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 NE Rosemount | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Scioto County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 27 | 3.00 in |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelersburg | 9 | 7 | Jun 15, 2016 |
| Rarden | 6 | 6 | Apr 26, 2016 |
| West Portsmouth | 6 | 6 | Jul 5, 2012 |
| Franklin Furnace | 5 | 5 | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Rosemount | 5 | 4 | Apr 3, 2014 |
| Friendship | 4 | 4 | Sep 29, 2016 |
| McDermott | 4 | 3 | Mar 21, 2011 |
| Minford | 4 | 3 | Apr 8, 2020 |
| Lucasville | 3 | 3 | Mar 21, 2011 |
| Otway | 2 | 2 | Jul 17, 2010 |
| South Webster | 2 | 2 | May 1, 2012 |
| Clarktown | 1 | 1 | Jun 21, 2011 |
Questions about hail in Scioto County
How often does it hail in Scioto County, Ohio?
95 hail reports have been logged in Scioto County since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.9 reports a year. That ranks #42 of 89 Ohio counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Scioto County?
Most reports come in May, July, June. May alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Scioto County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 5, 1996 near Portsmouth. 1% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Scioto County?
The most recent report in this data is from April 14, 2025 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Scioto County 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 April 14, 2025.
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.