Hail history for Urbana, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Urbana since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Urbana
- Last hail
- May 16, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 21, 2014
28 reports on 20 days since 1960 · #44 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Urbana
- 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 Urbana
The latest hail report in and around Urbana is from May 16, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 16, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Urbana logged 16 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 78% more than the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #44 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Urbana accounts for 46% of the 61 reports filed in Champaign County.
21% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 21, 2014 near 1.48 SSE Westville.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2014, with 7 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (57% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Urbana 0.8
- Champaign County 1.7
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Urbana 9
- Champaign County 19
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Urbana 21%
- Champaign County 12%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2014 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.48 SSE Westville | Champaign | — | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.48 NNE Westville | Champaign | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 1998 | 2.50 intennis ball | Urbana | Champaign | $10K | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.48 NNE Urbana | Champaign | — | 10:45 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | Westville | Champaign | — | 15:23 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 36%
- 1–2 in 12 43%
- 2 in + 6 21%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.07 S Urbana | Champaign | 07:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.48 NNE Urbana | Champaign | 10:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.48 NNE Urbana | Champaign | 10:44 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.48 SSE Westville | Champaign | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.45 S Urbana | Champaign | 15:29 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Urbana | Champaign | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | Westville | Champaign | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.48 NNE Westville | Champaign | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NW Westville | Champaign | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.61 NE Westville | Champaign | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 W Urbana | Champaign | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Urbana | Champaign | 00:29 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Urbana
- Springfield 20 km · 41
- Bellefontaine 28 km · 18
- London 36 km · 19
- Marysville 37 km · 25
- Sidney 40 km · 27
- Tipp City 40 km · 21
- Huber Heights 41 km · 22
- Fairborn 41 km · 21
Questions about hail in Urbana
How often does it hail in Urbana, Ohio?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Urbana since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #44 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Urbana?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 57% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Urbana?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 21, 2014 near 1.48 SSE Westville. 21% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Urbana?
The most recent report in this data is from May 16, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Urbana 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 May 16, 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.