Hail history for Wauseon, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wauseon since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wauseon
- Last hail
- Aug 22, 2026
- 0.50 in, marble size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 5, 2010
15 reports on 11 days since 1965 · #135 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Wauseon
- 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 Wauseon
The latest hail report in and around Wauseon is from August 22, 2026, 0.50 in (marble size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.50 in on August 22, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wauseon logged 6 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #135 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wauseon accounts for 25% of the 60 reports filed in Fulton 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 May 5, 2010 near 1.48 SSW Wauseon.
The busiest year was 2001, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (40% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wauseon 0.3
- Fulton County 1.3
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wauseon 4
- Fulton County 15
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wauseon 0%
- Fulton 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1 | 0.50 in | View |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 SSW Wauseon | Fulton | 18:56 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Wauseon | Fulton | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wauseon | Fulton | 18:44 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Fulton | 13:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 1966 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Fulton | 12:05 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 5 33%
- 1–2 in 10 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 0.50 inmarble | 1 N Wauseon | Fulton | 19:10 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 10, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.86 SW Wauseon Arpt | Fulton | 20:26 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 SSW Wauseon | Fulton | 18:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Ottokee | Fulton | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Wauseon | Fulton | 18:44 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Wauseon | Fulton | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Wauseon | Fulton | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 E Wauseon | Fulton | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wauseon | Fulton | 18:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Wauseon | Fulton | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | Wauseon | Fulton | 05:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 1991 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Fulton | 14:54 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wauseon
- Napoleon 17 km · 17
- Swanton 22 km · 10
- Whitehouse 29 km · 21
- Bryan 35 km · 10
- Defiance 36 km · 18
- Maumee 40 km · 50
- Sylvania 40 km · 14
- Bowling Green 45 km · 30
Questions about hail in Wauseon
How often does it hail in Wauseon, Ohio?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wauseon since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #135 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wauseon?
Most reports come in June, May, August. June alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wauseon?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 5, 2010 near 1.48 SSW Wauseon. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wauseon?
The most recent report in this data is from August 22, 2026 (0.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wauseon 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 August 22, 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.