Hail history for Muskingum County, OH

Muskingum County has 113 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 54 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 28, 2002.

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 113 since 1967

1″ or larger 54 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 28, 2002

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 Muskingum County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 113 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 22, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 5, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 5, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
June 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

June 14, 2024 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Trained spotter called in report of 2 (measured) hail.

June 14, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Nickel to quarter size hail reported just off state route 22. Time estimated based on radar.

May 3, 2022 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The hail was quarter to golf ball-sized. The hail occurred for 5 minutes and broke windows in a house.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	1	9	15	19	39	28

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 Muskingum County

Has it ever hailed in Muskingum County?

Yes — 113 hail events have been recorded for Muskingum County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 54 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Muskingum County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Muskingum County, OH is March 22, 2026, 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 Muskingum County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 28, 2002. 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.