Hail history for Lucas County, OH

Lucas County has 201 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 91 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on March 27, 1991.

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 201 since 1966

1″ or larger 91 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · March 27, 1991

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 Lucas County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 201 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
March 26, 2026	0.75″	Penny
March 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
June 19, 2024	0.75″	Penny
June 15, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Lucas 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 on the west side of Sylvania.

June 15, 2023 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail up to tennis ball-size near Cullen Park in Point Place neighborhood of Toledo.

September 2, 1993 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Large hail shattered windows at The University of Toledo and other locations. Crops were damaged and destroyed. Trees were downed in Toledo.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	4	8	15	23	69	66	16

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 Lucas County

Has it ever hailed in Lucas County?

Yes — 201 hail events have been recorded for Lucas County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1966, including 91 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lucas County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lucas County, OH is March 26, 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 Lucas County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on March 27, 1991. 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

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.