Hail history for West Union, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Union since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · West Union
- Last hail
- Aug 17, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 14, 2014
17 reports on 13 days since 1969 · #106 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · West Union
- 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 West Union
The latest hail report in and around West Union is from August 17, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on August 17, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, West Union logged 11 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #106 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. West Union accounts for 21% of the 81 reports filed in Adams County.
18% 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 14, 2014 near 3.23 E West Union.
Reports were down 78% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2014, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (41% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- West Union 0.6
- Adams County 2.5
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- West Union 7
- Adams County 27
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- West Union 18%
- Adams County 10%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2014 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.23 E West Union | Adams | — | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.28 ESE West Union | Adams | $200K | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.77 E West Union | Adams | $10K | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | West Union | Adams | — | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| Nov 10, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | West Union | Adams | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 24%
- 1–2 in 10 59%
- 2 in + 3 18%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW West Union | Adams | — | 13:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.28 WSW West Union | Adams | — | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW West Union | Adams | — | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 SW West Union | Adams | — | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.23 E West Union | Adams | — | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.28 ESE West Union | Adams | $200K | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.77 E West Union | Adams | $10K | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW West Union | Adams | — | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | West Union | Adams | — | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Beasley Fork | Adams | — | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 E West Union | Adams | — | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Nov 10, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | West Union | Adams | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near West Union
- Peebles 21 km · 12
- Mount Orab 42 km · 12
- Hillsboro 47 km · 16
- Bethel 51 km · 17
- Portsmouth 52 km · 27
Questions about hail in West Union
How often does it hail in West Union, Ohio?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Union since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #106 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in West Union?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in West Union?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 14, 2014 near 3.23 E West Union. 18% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in West Union?
The most recent report in this data is from August 17, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has West Union had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was August 17, 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.