Hail history for Lorain County, OH

Lorain County has 179 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 86 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on June 12, 2013.

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 179 since 1962

1″ or larger 86 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · June 12, 2013

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 Lorain County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 179 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 15, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 5, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 15, 2026 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail up to golf ball-size in Kipton.

June 12, 2013 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hen egg sized hail was reported. Damage to homes, vehicles and crops occurred.

June 7, 2011 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail the size of hen eggs was reported. Several vehicles were damaged by the hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	8	13	25	64	47	19

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 Lorain County

Has it ever hailed in Lorain County?

Yes — 179 hail events have been recorded for Lorain County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 86 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lorain County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lorain County, OH is April 15, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Lorain County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on June 12, 2013. 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

All 88 Ohio counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.