Hail history for Fostoria, OH

Last hail within 10 milesMar 26, 20261 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 25, 2011

Hail days since 200611

Days with hail 1 inch or larger7

Tornadoes within 10 miles6

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles63

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fostoria on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 25, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Fostoria

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Mar 26, 2026	1 in quarter	Synder Airport 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Fostoria	NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Fostoria by year

When hail season peaks near Fostoria

Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and June (3).

Largest hail storms near Fostoria

May 1, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bascom (7 mi from Fostoria)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging from golf ball to nickel size was observed between Bascom and Tiffin.

May 25, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fostoria (1 mi from Fostoria)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail from penny to golf ball sized was reported. Many vehicles and a few homes were damage by the hail.

Jun 15, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bascom (7 mi from Fostoria)

May 25, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Bowling Green (3 mi from Fostoria)

Aug 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Fostoria (2 mi from Fostoria)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fostoria

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 14, 2024	EF?	West Independence 9 mi from Fostoria	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 14, 2024	EF?	Alvada 9 mi from Fostoria	1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 8, 2013	EF0	Kansas 9 mi from Fostoria	0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
May 31, 2008	EF2	Arcadia 7 mi from Fostoria	5.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 31, 2008	EF1	Fostoria Snyder Airport 2 mi from Fostoria	2.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 5, 2007	EF0	Bettsville 9 mi from Fostoria	0.8 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fostoria

63 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fostoria since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Aug 31, 2013.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	damage reported	Fostoria, Risingsun 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 19, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Arcadia 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 2025	71 mph, measured	Arcadia 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 2024	69 mph, estimated	Fostoria, Arcadia 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 2024	63 mph, estimated	Fostoria 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 2023	58 mph, estimated	Bascom 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 2022	69 mph, estimated	Girton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 2022	58 mph, estimated	Amsden 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 2022	63 mph, estimated	Longley, New Riegel, Springville 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 2020	58 mph, estimated	Fostoria 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events

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 Fostoria; 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.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Fostoria.

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