Hail history for Erie County, OH

Erie County has 108 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 50 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on August 9, 2012.

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 108 since 1974

1″ or larger 50 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · August 9, 2012

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 Erie County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 108 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 9, 2024	0.75″	Penny
August 12, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
August 12, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
October 23, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
October 23, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
August 21, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
July 16, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
July 16, 2017	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

April 9, 2024 · 0.75″ (penny)

Hail up to penny-size about 2-miles SSE of Bay View.

August 9, 2012 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Trained spotter reported 1 to 2 inch diameter hail at Cedar Point.

May 25, 2011 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A swath of large hail fell across Erie County. Golf ball to hen egg size hail fell from the Sandusky area east across the Milan area to near Birmingham. Hundreds of vehicles and many homes were damaged by the hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	3	9	16	36	39	5

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 Erie County

Has it ever hailed in Erie County?

Yes — 108 hail events have been recorded for Erie County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 50 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Erie County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Erie County, OH is April 9, 2024, 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 Erie County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on August 9, 2012. 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

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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.