Hail HistoryHail history for Defiance County, OH
36 hail reports in Defiance County since 2006 on 20 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 9, 2011.
Cities in Defiance County
Recent hail in Defiance County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Defiance, Hicksville 2 hail reports |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Defiance Meml Airport 1 hail report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Farmer 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Defiance County by year
When hail season peaks in Defiance County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Defiance County
75 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Defiance County since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Aug 11, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 54 mph, measured | Brunersburg 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Brunersburg, Hicksville 3 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Ayersville 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Jewell, Ayersville, Defiance Meml Airport 3 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 62 mph, measured | Hicksville, Farmer 3 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 69 mph, estimated | The Bend 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 69 mph, estimated | Ney 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Defiance 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Defiance 1 wind report |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Brunersburg, Defiance Meml Airport 2 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Defiance County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).