Hail history for Westerville, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Westerville since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Westerville
- Last hail
- Mar 22, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 24, 2023
18 reports on 14 days since 1974 · #95 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Westerville
- 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 Westerville
The latest hail report in and around Westerville is from March 22, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 24, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Westerville logged 11 reports on 9 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 #95 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Westerville accounts for 6% of the 286 reports filed in Franklin 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 24, 2023 near 0.87 NW Westerville.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2026, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in March (50% of reports); 22% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Westerville 0.6
- Franklin County 8.8
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Westerville 9
- Franklin County 72
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Westerville 0%
- Franklin 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NW Westerville | Franklin | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Westerville | Franklin | $80.0 million | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 7, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Franklin | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 W Westerville | Franklin | — | 19:19 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.40 inhalf dollar | 0.87 NW Westerville | Franklin | — | 19:20 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 8 44%
- 1–2 in 10 56%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.19 SSE Africa | Delaware | 21:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.40 inhalf dollar | 0.87 NW Westerville | Franklin | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 W Westerville | Franklin | 19:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | Westerville | Franklin | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Westerville | Franklin | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NW Westerville | Franklin | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.73 WNW Westerville | Franklin | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | Westerville | Franklin | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Westerville | Franklin | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.33 SE Africa | Delaware | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Westerville | Franklin | 18:31 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.37 S Africa | Delaware | 15:01 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Westerville
Questions about hail in Westerville
How often does it hail in Westerville, Ohio?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Westerville since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #95 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Westerville?
Most reports come in March, July, April. March alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Westerville?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 24, 2023 near 0.87 NW Westerville. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Westerville?
The most recent report in this data is from March 22, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Westerville had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was March 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.