Hail history for Vandalia, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Vandalia since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Vandalia
- Last hail
- Mar 23, 2022
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 26, 2012
19 reports on 18 days since 1956 · #86 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Vandalia
- 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 Vandalia
The latest hail report in and around Vandalia is from March 23, 2022, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.75 in on March 23, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Vandalia logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #86 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Vandalia accounts for 9% of the 208 reports filed in Montgomery County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on July 26, 2012 near 0.53 E Vandalia.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2011, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (37% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Vandalia 0.5
- Montgomery County 6.9
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Vandalia 9
- Montgomery County 60
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Vandalia 0%
- Montgomery 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 E Vandalia | Montgomery | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Vandalia | Montgomery | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 1956 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Montgomery | 13:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Vandalia | Montgomery | 02:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Murlin Hgts | Montgomery | 22:49 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 53%
- 1–2 in 9 47%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.53 E Vandalia | Montgomery | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Vandalia | Montgomery | 02:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Murlin Hgts | Montgomery | 22:49 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | (Day)cox Dayton Intl | Montgomery | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 E Vandalia | Montgomery | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 N Vandalia | Montgomery | 19:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Vandalia | Montgomery | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Vandalia | Montgomery | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Vandalia | Montgomery | 23:51 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Vandalia | Montgomery | 19:47 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Vandalia | Montgomery | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Vandalia | Montgomery | 23:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Vandalia
- Huber Heights 7 km · 22
- Tipp City 10 km · 21
- Dayton 11 km · 36
- Trotwood 15 km · 15
- Fairborn 18 km · 21
- Troy 18 km · 12
- Beavercreek 20 km · 35
- Brookville 20 km · 12
Questions about hail in Vandalia
How often does it hail in Vandalia, Ohio?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Vandalia since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #86 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Vandalia?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Vandalia?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 26, 2012 near 0.53 E Vandalia. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Vandalia?
The most recent report in this data is from March 23, 2022 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Vandalia 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 23, 2022.
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.