Hail history for Washington County, Ohio
Every NOAA hail report filed in Washington County since 1980, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Washington County
- Last hail
- Apr 1, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 26 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Feb 27, 2023
105 reports on 58 days since 1980 · #35 of 89 Ohio counties
Hail map · Washington 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 Washington County
The latest hail report in Washington County is from April 1, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.50 in on February 27, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Washington County logged 63 reports on 31 hail days, about 3.1 reports a year. That is 29% more than the median Ohio county (2.5 a year) and ranks #35 of 89 Ohio counties for all-time reports. Washington County holds 1% of all 9,190 hail reports in Ohio.
2% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on February 27, 2023 near 1.75 SE Watertown.
Reports were down 34% in 2016–2025 (25) compared with 2006–2015 (38). The busiest year was 2026, with 11 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Washington County 3.1
- Median Ohio county 2.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Washington County 31
- Median Ohio county 31
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Washington County 2%
- Median Ohio county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 11 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 4 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 11 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 5, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 2, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 4 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 2 | 0.88 in | — |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 5 | 3.50 in | — |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2023 | 3.50 inteacup | 1.75 SE Watertown | — | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.11 SE Palmer | — | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 NNE Lower Salem | — | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Reno | $20K | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.7 NW Waterford | $10K | 17:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 35 33%
- 1–2 in 68 65%
- 2 in + 2 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.49 NNW Reno | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.85 ENE Williamstown | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.07 E Marietta | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Marietta | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.89 SE Marietta | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Marietta | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.10 inquarter | 0.69 N Marietta | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.03 WNW Marietta | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNW Tunnel | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 NE Harmer | 16:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.11 NW Watertown | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 W Pine Hurst | 15:16 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Washington County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Marietta | 30 | 1.75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell | 8 | 8 | Jul 11, 2011 |
| Waterford | 8 | 7 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Devola | 6 | 6 | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Reno | 6 | 5 | Apr 8, 2020 |
| Vincent | 6 | 5 | May 21, 2018 |
| Little Hocking | 5 | 5 | May 5, 2025 |
| Belpre | 4 | 4 | May 29, 2016 |
| Lower Salem | 4 | 3 | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Beverly | 3 | 3 | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Matamoras (New Matamoras) | 3 | 3 | Aug 6, 2006 |
| Macksburg | 1 | 1 | Aug 19, 2017 |
Questions about hail in Washington County
How often does it hail in Washington County, Ohio?
105 hail reports have been logged in Washington County since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.1 reports a year. That ranks #35 of 89 Ohio counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Washington County?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Washington County?
3.50 in (teacup size) on February 27, 2023 near 1.75 SE Watertown. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Washington County?
The most recent report in this data is from April 1, 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 Washington County had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 26 reports. The most recent was April 1, 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.