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Hail history for Clark County, OH

Clark County has 87 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 48 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 9, 2001.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May
Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026
1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 1955 through 2026 largest · 2.75″ baseball April 9, 2001

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 87 since 1974
1″ or larger 48 NWS severe threshold
2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up
Largest recorded 2.75 baseball · April 9, 2001
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 Clark County

2 Jan 3 Feb 2 Mar 14 Apr 25 May 16 Jun 15 Jul 3 Aug 3 Sep 1 Oct 3 Nov Dec

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 87 recorded events · data through April 2026
DateSizeComparable to
1.5″ Ping-pong ball
2.0″ Hen egg
0.88″ Nickel
1.0″ Quarter
0.75″ Penny
1.0″ Quarter
0.75″ Penny
0.75″ Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

· 0.75″ (penny)

Penny sized hail was reported on Styler Drive.

· 1.25″ (half dollar)

The hail lasted for about 10 minutes.

· 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Large hail did some crop damage.

Events by decade

1950s1960s1970s1980s1990s2000s2010s2020s
001611312711

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 Clark County

Has it ever hailed in Clark County?

Yes — 87 hail events have been recorded for Clark County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 48 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Clark County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Clark County, OH is March 22, 2026, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Clark County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 9, 2001. 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.

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.