Hail history for Darke County, OH

Darke County has 98 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 49 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 18, 2000.

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 98 since 1961

1″ or larger 49 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 18, 2000

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 Darke County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 98 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 22, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 7, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 17, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 18, 2021	0.88″	Nickel
April 8, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 8, 2020	0.75″	Penny
May 27, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2015	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

June 30, 2005 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Numerous trees were downed as well.

May 18, 2000 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail as large as baseballs fell across the northern part of the county.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	3	15	16	25	31	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 Darke County

Has it ever hailed in Darke County?

Yes — 98 hail events have been recorded for Darke County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 49 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Darke County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Darke County, OH is March 22, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Darke County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 18, 2000. 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

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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.