Hail history for Putnam County, OH

Putnam County has 88 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 45 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on May 28, 2019.

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 88 since 1962

1″ or larger 45 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · May 28, 2019

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 Putnam County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 88 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 22, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
October 23, 2020	0.75″	Penny
March 28, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
March 28, 2020	1.25″	Half dollar
August 18, 2019	1.25″	Half dollar
August 18, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
June 1, 2019	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

April 22, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Multiple reports of quarter-size hail in Putnam County, including dime to quarter size hail reported between Leipsic and Miller City on SR 613.

May 28, 2019 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

The public shared a picture of hail up to two inches in diameter.

April 20, 2017 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Emergency management officials received several reports of hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	13	19	27	22	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 Putnam County

Has it ever hailed in Putnam County?

Yes — 88 hail events have been recorded for Putnam County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 45 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Putnam County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Putnam County, OH is April 22, 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 Putnam County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on May 28, 2019. 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

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.