Hail history for Montgomery County, OH

Montgomery County has 207 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 95 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 25, 2011.

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 207 since 1956

1″ or larger 95 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 25, 2011

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 Montgomery County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 207 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 29, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
April 29, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 4, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 4, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
February 27, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 15, 2024	0.75″	Penny
February 27, 2023	0.75″	Penny
February 27, 2023	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

June 18, 2021 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A few vehicles were damaged by the hail.

May 25, 2011 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Two individuals, one child and one adult, were injured by large hail while running for cover. A truck also sustained damage due to the hail.

June 2, 2009 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Several reports of hail came in from spotters and a NWS employee. Hail of 2 inches fell south of Centerville. Seven minutes later, 1.5 inch hail was reported south of Miamisburg.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	6	3	11	24	46	91	25

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 Montgomery County

Has it ever hailed in Montgomery County?

Yes — 207 hail events have been recorded for Montgomery County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 95 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Montgomery County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Montgomery County, OH is April 29, 2025, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Montgomery County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 25, 2011. 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.