Hail history for Delaware County, OH

Delaware County has 92 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 42 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on March 14, 2024.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 92 since 1963

1″ or larger 42 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · March 14, 2024

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 Delaware County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 92 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 22, 2026	0.75″	Penny
March 22, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 7, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
March 14, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
July 24, 2023	0.75″	Penny
April 21, 2023	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

August 19, 2017 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

A media member reported minor damage to his car which was parked outside.

May 21, 2004 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Trees were also knocked down near the intersection of State Route 37 and Houk Road.

April 20, 2003 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Hail up to the size of golf balls affected the north side of the Columbus metro area and southern Delaware county. Hail was extensive from Dublin, through Worthington and Powell, to Westerville. Trees and shrubs were stripped of their foliage and cars and homes sustained significant hail damage.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	2	9	21	19	29	10

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 Delaware County

Has it ever hailed in Delaware County?

Yes — 92 hail events have been recorded for Delaware County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 42 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Delaware County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Delaware County, OH is April 22, 2026, 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 Delaware County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on March 14, 2024. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.