Hail history for Scioto County, OH

Scioto County has 95 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 36 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 5, 1996.

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 95 since 1968

1″ or larger 36 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 5, 1996

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 Scioto County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 95 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 14, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 8, 2020	1.25″	Half dollar
April 8, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
August 11, 2018	0.75″	Penny
May 20, 2017	0.88″	Nickel
September 29, 2016	0.88″	Nickel
June 15, 2016	0.75″	Penny
April 26, 2016	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 14, 2025 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Hail caused some minor siding damage.

July 11, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

In addition to golf ball size hail, wind speed upwards of 70 miles per hour knocked down several trees.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	0	4	19	26	41	3

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 Scioto County

Has it ever hailed in Scioto County?

Yes — 95 hail events have been recorded for Scioto County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 36 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Scioto County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Scioto County, OH is April 14, 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 Scioto County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 5, 1996. 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.