Hail history for Jackson County, OH

Jackson County has 62 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 31 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on April 8, 2020.

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 62 since 1980

1″ or larger 31 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · April 8, 2020

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 Jackson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 62 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 7, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
May 10, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 8, 2020	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 8, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 8, 2020	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 8, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 8, 2020	1.25″	Half dollar
May 17, 2018	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

May 10, 2020 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail happening at time of call, some stones possibly larger.

April 9, 2015 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail as large as golf balls fell.

June 20, 1995 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Police reported roads were blocked by overflowing streams. Damage limited to road shoulders. No dwellings were affected.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	3	14	19	19	7

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 Jackson County

Has it ever hailed in Jackson County?

Yes — 62 hail events have been recorded for Jackson County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1980, including 31 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Jackson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Jackson County, OH is August 7, 2023, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Jackson County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on April 8, 2020. 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.