Hail HistoryHail history for Wayne County, OH
78 hail reports in Wayne County since 2006 on 43 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 30, 2017.
Cities in Wayne County
Recent hail in Wayne County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Rittman, Creston 2 hail reports |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | West Salem 1 hail report |
| May 5, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Madisonburg 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 Wayne County by year
When hail season peaks in Wayne County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Wayne County
141 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Wayne County since 2006, on 89 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jun 14, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Smithville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Smithville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Wooster 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Mount Eaton 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Wooster 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Creston, Marshallville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Smithville, Wooster 3 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Smithville 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | West Salem 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Wooster 1 wind report |
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 Wayne 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).