Hail history for Wooster, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wooster since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wooster
- Last hail
- Aug 17, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 10, 1980
46 reports on 31 days since 1968 · #13 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Wooster
- 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 Wooster
The latest hail report in and around Wooster is from August 17, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 15, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wooster logged 25 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.3 reports a year. That is 2.8 times the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #13 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wooster accounts for 32% of the 143 reports filed in Wayne County.
2% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on August 10, 1980.
Reports were down 81% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (21). The busiest year was 2001, with 6 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 85% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wooster 1.3
- Wayne County 3.8
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wooster 16
- Wayne County 42
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wooster 2%
- Wayne County 4%
- 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 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 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 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 1980 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Wayne | — | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wooster | Wayne | $75K | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wooster | Wayne | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 1968 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Wayne | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.08 SE Wooster Arpt | Wayne | — | 20:25 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 20 43%
- 1–2 in 25 54%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 S Wooster | Wayne | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 WSW Wooster | Wayne | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.6 N Wooster Arpt | Wayne | — | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.08 SE Wooster Arpt | Wayne | — | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Wooster | Wayne | — | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Wooster | Wayne | — | 14:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Wooster | Wayne | $1K | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Wooster | Wayne | — | 08:58 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Wooster | Wayne | — | 08:58 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Wooster | Wayne | — | 08:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Wooster | Wayne | — | 19:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Wooster | Wayne | — | 09:38 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wooster
- Rittman 21 km · 15
- Polk 28 km · 10
- Wadsworth 29 km · 19
- Nashville 29 km · 11
- Millersburg 30 km · 22
- Ashland 33 km · 37
- Loudonville 33 km · 10
- Massillon 34 km · 33
Questions about hail in Wooster
How often does it hail in Wooster, Ohio?
46 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wooster since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.3 reports a year. That ranks #13 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wooster?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wooster?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 10, 1980. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wooster?
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 Wooster had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 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.