Hail history for Columbiana County, OH

Columbiana County has 137 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 61 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 14, 2014.

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 137 since 1983

1″ or larger 61 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 14, 2014

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 Columbiana County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 137 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 19, 2025	0.75″	Penny
October 6, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
September 6, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
May 25, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2024	0.75″	Penny
May 21, 2022	0.75″	Penny
May 28, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 28, 2019	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 21, 2022 · 0.75″ (penny)

Mostly pea-sized hail was seen, with a few stones to dime size.

May 14, 2014 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Social media reported ranged from half dollar to larger than baseballs with photograph.

July 26, 2008 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A trained spotter reported golf ball size hail in Salem.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	5	38	36	52	6

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 Columbiana County

Has it ever hailed in Columbiana County?

Yes — 137 hail events have been recorded for Columbiana County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1983, including 61 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Columbiana County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Columbiana County, OH is April 19, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Columbiana County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 14, 2014. 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.