Hail history for Auglaize County, OH

Auglaize County has 94 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 47 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on August 27, 1992.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 94 since 1980

1″ or larger 47 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · August 27, 1992

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 Auglaize County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 94 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 22, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
March 22, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	0.75″	Penny
April 2, 2025	0.75″	Penny
April 2, 2025	0.75″	Penny
June 13, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
July 8, 2020	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

July 16, 2017 · 1.0″ (quarter)

There were several reports of dime to quarter sized hail in the Wapakoneta and Waynesfield areas.

August 9, 2011 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Hail damage to corn and bean crops was evident.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	5	17	28	35	9

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 Auglaize County

Has it ever hailed in Auglaize County?

Yes — 94 hail events have been recorded for Auglaize County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1980, including 47 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Auglaize County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Auglaize County, OH is March 22, 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 Auglaize County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on August 27, 1992. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. 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.

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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.