Hail history for Hancock County, OH

Hancock County has 101 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 54 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 25, 2011.

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 101 since 1973

1″ or larger 54 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 25, 2011

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 Hancock County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 101 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 26, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
March 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 22, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 21, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 21, 2022	0.75″	Penny
August 29, 2021	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

March 26, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail up to quarter-size about three-miles northeast of McComb.

May 25, 2011 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A supercell thunderstorm moved across Hancock County. Hail as large as baseballs fell in association with this thunderstorm. The western half of the city of Findlay was especially hard hit. Golf ball or larger hail affected an area bordered by State Route 12 to the south, Township Road 99 to the north, County Road 140 to the west and roughly Main Street to the east.

May 10, 2011 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Thunderstorms produced a large swath of hail ranging in size from penny to hen egg during this event. The largest of the hail, ping pong ball size to hen egg size, occurred in the Vanlue area. Some vehicles were damaged by the hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	9	14	36	31	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 Hancock County

Has it ever hailed in Hancock County?

Yes — 101 hail events have been recorded for Hancock County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1973, including 54 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hancock County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hancock County, OH is March 26, 2026, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Hancock County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 25, 2011. 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.