Hail history for Athens County, OH

Athens County has 93 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 52 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on April 28, 2016.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 93 since 1982

1″ or larger 52 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · April 28, 2016

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Athens County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Athens County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 93 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 1, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
May 2, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 7, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
February 27, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
March 23, 2022	0.75″	Penny
March 23, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 23, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Athens County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

May 17, 2019 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Large limbs were also reported to have fallen on the property near Osborne Road.

April 28, 2016 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail as large as tennis balls fell. Vehicles were dented.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	4	13	30	38	8

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Athens County

Has it ever hailed in Athens County?

Yes — 93 hail events have been recorded for Athens County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1982, including 52 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Athens County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Athens County, OH is April 1, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Athens County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on April 28, 2016. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Ohio hail history

All 88 Ohio counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.