Hail history for Defiance County, OH

Defiance County has 63 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 30 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 3, 1974.

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 63 since 1963

1″ or larger 30 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 3, 1974

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 Defiance County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 63 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 15, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 30, 2025	0.75″	Penny
August 18, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
August 18, 2019	0.75″	Penny
June 1, 2019	0.88″	Nickel
June 1, 2019	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

March 30, 2025 · 0.75″ (penny)

Report on mPing of 0.75 inch hail.

July 6, 1994 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Trees were downed in Defaince. Large hail was reported in Hicksville.

June 28, 1994 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Large hails damaged some crops.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	2	4	9	20	22	4

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 Defiance County

Has it ever hailed in Defiance County?

Yes — 63 hail events have been recorded for Defiance County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 30 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Defiance County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Defiance County, OH is April 15, 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 Defiance County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 3, 1974. 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.