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Hail history for Washington County, OH
Washington County has 105 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 70 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on February 27, 2023.
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.
When it hails in Washington County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Washington County's peak: April.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.1″ | Quarter | |
| 0.75″ | Penny |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Washington County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
The hail was covering the ground along Interstate 77.
· 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)
A porch roof was damaged at a house along County Route 15. An unconfirmed sighting of a funnel cloud was associated with this storm in Washington County. The funnel cloud was reported in the aviation observation from the Wood County airport, several miles to the south and across the Ohio River.
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
Thunderstorms moved from east to west crossing the Ohio River from West Virginia. The city of Marietta hauled 130 loads of fallen limbs away over a eight day cleanup period. At least two homes were damaged. A dairy barn was heavily damaged in Warren Township. A tree fell onto a car in Belpre.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 33 | 27 | 30 |
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 Washington County
Has it ever hailed in Washington County?
Yes — 105 hail events have been recorded for Washington County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1980, including 70 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Washington County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Washington County, OH is April 1, 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 Washington County?
3.5″ (softball), recorded on February 27, 2023. 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
- Cuyahoga County 297
- Franklin County 284
- Summit County 257
- Stark County 227
- Hamilton County 210
- Montgomery County 207
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.