Hail history for Fulton County, OH

Fulton County has 59 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 33 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on August 24, 1998.

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 59 since 1962

1″ or larger 33 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · August 24, 1998

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 Fulton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 59 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 22, 2026	0.75″	Penny
August 27, 2024	0.75″	Penny
June 17, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 14, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
August 14, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 7, 2020	0.75″	Penny
April 7, 2020	0.88″	Nickel
April 7, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 22, 2026 · 0.75″ (penny)

Hail reported up to penny size.

May 1, 2007 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Local newspaper articles reported hail slightly larger than the size of golf balls falling across the southern part of the county. Damage occurred to vehicles and homes across the area but no specific damage amounts were available.

August 24, 1998 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

SEVERAL HOMES NEAR ARCHBOLD SUSTAINED MODERATE TO SEVERE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE FROM THE HIGH WINDS. ONE HOME OWNER HAD HIS CHIMNEY COLLAPSE WHICH FELL THROUGH THE ROOF. THEY ALSO LOST SEVERAL WINDOWS ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE HOME FROM FLYING DEBRIS. ANOTHER HOME OWNER HAD HIS BARN BLOWN OFF ITS FOUNDATION AND HAD EVERY TREE ON THEIR PROPERTY UPROOTED.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	0	7	14	17	8	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 Fulton County

Has it ever hailed in Fulton County?

Yes — 59 hail events have been recorded for Fulton County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 33 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Fulton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Fulton 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 Fulton County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on August 24, 1998. 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.