Hail history for Springfield, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Springfield since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Springfield
- Last hail
- Feb 28, 2024
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 11, 1980
41 reports on 34 days since 1980 · #15 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Springfield
- 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 Springfield
The latest hail report in and around Springfield is from February 28, 2024, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on February 28, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Springfield logged 21 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 #15 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Springfield accounts for 47% of the 87 reports filed in Clark County.
5% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 11, 1980.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (27% of reports); 51% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Springfield 1.1
- Clark County 2.2
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Springfield 16
- Clark County 32
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Springfield 5%
- Clark 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2024 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 1980 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Clark | — | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.06 E Maitland | Clark | — | 04:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Springfield | Clark | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Springfield | Clark | $5K | 23:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 N Springfield | Clark | — | 13:41 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 20 49%
- 1–2 in 19 46%
- 2 in + 2 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.06 E Maitland | Clark | 04:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.26 ESE Villa | Clark | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NE Villa | Clark | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 NNW Maitland | Clark | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 ESE Maitland | Clark | 02:11 local · NCEI |
| Jan 22, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 NW Springfield | Clark | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 NW Springfield | Clark | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 NW Springfield | Clark | 14:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Springfield | Clark | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 SE Limecrest | Clark | 10:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Limecrest | Clark | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Springfield | Clark | 04:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Springfield
- Urbana 20 km · 28
- Fairborn 23 km · 21
- Huber Heights 28 km · 22
- Xenia 30 km · 35
- Beavercreek 31 km · 35
- London 31 km · 19
- Tipp City 34 km · 21
- Vandalia 34 km · 19
Questions about hail in Springfield
How often does it hail in Springfield, Ohio?
41 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Springfield since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #15 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Springfield?
Most reports come in May, July, April. May alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Springfield?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 11, 1980. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Springfield?
The most recent report in this data is from February 28, 2024 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Springfield had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was February 28, 2024.
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.