Hail history for Zanesville, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Zanesville since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Zanesville
- Last hail
- Mar 30, 2024
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 3, 2022
25 reports on 19 days since 1985 · #52 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Zanesville
- 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 Zanesville
The latest hail report in and around Zanesville is from March 30, 2024, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 3, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Zanesville logged 16 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 78% more than the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #52 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Zanesville accounts for 22% of the 115 reports filed in Muskingum 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 3, 2022 near 0.53 W Wortley.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2010, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (40% of reports); 72% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Zanesville 0.8
- Muskingum County 3.5
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Zanesville 11
- Muskingum County 33
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Zanesville 0%
- Muskingum 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Aug 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 3, 2022 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 W Wortley | Muskingum | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.48 NNW Sealover | Muskingum | 18:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.53 E Zanesville | Muskingum | 19:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.53 E Zanesville | Muskingum | 12:39 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Zanesville | Muskingum | 14:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 14 56%
- 1–2 in 11 44%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 E Zanesville | Muskingum | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Zanesville | Muskingum | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Zanesville | Muskingum | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 W Wortley | Muskingum | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Zanesville | Muskingum | 15:01 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.53 E Zanesville | Muskingum | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.48 NNW Sealover | Muskingum | 18:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Zanesville | Muskingum | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.26 WNW Wortley | Muskingum | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Zanesville | Muskingum | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.53 E Zanesville | Muskingum | 19:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 SE Zanesville | Muskingum | 20:17 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Zanesville
- Pleasant Grove 5 km · 12
- Norwich 19 km · 10
- Crooksville 22 km · 10
- Somerset 30 km · 11
- Coshocton 37 km · 36
- Cambridge 37 km · 32
- Newark 37 km · 31
- Old Washington 49 km · 12
Questions about hail in Zanesville
How often does it hail in Zanesville, Ohio?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Zanesville since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #52 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Zanesville?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Zanesville?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 3, 2022 near 0.53 W Wortley. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Zanesville?
The most recent report in this data is from March 30, 2024 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Zanesville had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was March 30, 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.