Hail history for Monroe County, OH

Monroe County has 41 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 26 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on June 8, 2022.

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 41 since 1974

1″ or larger 26 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · June 8, 2022

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 Monroe County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 41 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 11, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
March 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 16, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
June 8, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
June 13, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
June 2, 2019	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 16, 2022 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Hail the size of a ping pong ball reported.

June 16, 2022 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

A mix of half dollar to dime size hail reported.

June 8, 2022 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

An emergency manager reported hail the size of a golf ball.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	2	4	13	14	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 Monroe County

Has it ever hailed in Monroe County?

Yes — 41 hail events have been recorded for Monroe County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 26 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Monroe County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Monroe County, OH is May 11, 2024, 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 Monroe County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on June 8, 2022. 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.