Hail history for Ottawa County, OH

Ottawa County has 114 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 44 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on July 1, 2012.

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 114 since 1957

1″ or larger 44 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · July 1, 2012

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 Ottawa County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 114 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
July 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 20, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 15, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
December 1, 2019	0.88″	Nickel
August 15, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
July 26, 2018	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Ottawa 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 about five-miles NNW of Rocky Ridge.

July 1, 2012 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Golf ball to tennis ball sized hail pummeled much of Danbury Township. The hail was accompanied by strong winds which led to considerable damage. All of the Danbury Township Police Department vehicles were damaged too much to be driven. Around six permanent homes and nearly two dozen trailers were damaged by the hail. Most of the damage was to vinyl siding.

July 1, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball sized hail was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	4	3	10	8	41	42	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 Ottawa County

Has it ever hailed in Ottawa County?

Yes — 114 hail events have been recorded for Ottawa County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 44 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Ottawa County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Ottawa 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 Ottawa County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on July 1, 2012. 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

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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.