Hail history for Paulding County, OH

Paulding County has 49 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 23 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on July 26, 2014.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 49 since 1980

1″ or larger 23 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · July 26, 2014

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 Paulding County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 49 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 24, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 1, 2019	0.75″	Penny
May 28, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
April 19, 2017	2.0″	Hen egg
February 28, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
March 27, 2016	0.88″	Nickel
March 27, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
July 26, 2014	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

April 19, 2017 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Emergency management officials reported two inch diameter hail, which caused some window and siding damage.

July 26, 2014 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A trained spotter reported hail up to three inches in diameter.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	3	6	24	15	1

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 Paulding County

Has it ever hailed in Paulding County?

Yes — 49 hail events have been recorded for Paulding County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1980, including 23 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Paulding County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Paulding County, OH is September 24, 2024, 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 Paulding County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on July 26, 2014. 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

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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.