Hail history for Guernsey County, OH

Guernsey County has 104 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 70 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on May 25, 2019.

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 104 since 1971

1″ or larger 70 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · May 25, 2019

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 Guernsey County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 104 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 22, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
March 22, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
March 22, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 22, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 22, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
March 22, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 11, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 11, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 11, 2024 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

The hail was reported at Salt Fork Lodge.

May 25, 2019 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A law enforcement officer reported hail 2.00 inches in size.

April 8, 1995 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball-size hail reported. Damage unknown.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	3	8	11	16	44	22

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 Guernsey County

Has it ever hailed in Guernsey County?

Yes — 104 hail events have been recorded for Guernsey County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1971, including 70 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Guernsey County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Guernsey County, OH is March 22, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Guernsey County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on May 25, 2019. 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.

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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.