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Hail history for Morgan County, OH
Morgan County has 35 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 22 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on June 22, 2006.
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.
When it hails in Morgan County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Morgan County's peak: June.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Morgan County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)
A trained spotter saw a cracked windshield on a vehicle from large hail.
· 1.0″ (quarter)
The hail fell at Rokeby Lock along the Muskingum River.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 5 |
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 Morgan County
Has it ever hailed in Morgan County?
Yes — 35 hail events have been recorded for Morgan County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1989, including 22 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Morgan County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Morgan County, OH is May 5, 2025, with 1.5″ (ping-pong 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 Morgan County?
1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on June 22, 2006. 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
- Cuyahoga County 297
- Franklin County 284
- Summit County 257
- Stark County 227
- Hamilton County 210
- Montgomery County 207
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.