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Hail history for Ontario, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ontario on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 29, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Ontario
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Kings Corners 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Ontario |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Alta, Mansfield, Lexington 7 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Ontario |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Lexington, Mansfield 4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Ontario |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Ontario by year
When hail season peaks near Ontario
Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (16) and May (11).
Largest hail storms near Ontario
Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ontario (2 mi from Ontario)
National Weather Service description (English): A supercell thunderstorm produced golf ball size hail. Numerous vehicles and homes sustained damage from the large hail.Jun 29, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Steam Corners (6 mi from Ontario)
Jun 1, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Shelby (9 mi from Ontario)
Jun 4, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mansfield (4 mi from Ontario)
Mar 19, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Crestline (7 mi from Ontario)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ontario
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2019 | EF2 | Vernon Jct 8 mi from Ontario |
| Sep 4, 2017 | EF2 | Crestline 8 mi from Ontario |
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF0 | East Mansfield 8 mi from Ontario |
| Aug 20, 2007 | EF1 | Shauck 8 mi from Ontario |
| Aug 20, 2007 | EF1 | Kings Corners 8 mi from Ontario |
| Aug 9, 2007 | EF0 | Shelby 9 mi from Ontario |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ontario
126 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ontario since 2006, on 82 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Mar 11, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | damage reported | Lucas 1 wind report |
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Galion 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Mansfield 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Mansfield 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Bellville 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Lexington, Lucas, Millsboro 3 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Lucas, East Mansfield 2 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Lahm Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Mansfield, Lexington, Alta 3 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Mansfield, Lahm Muni 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 Ontario; 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.
Nearby cities
- Mansfield
40 hail days - Shelby
34 hail days - Galion
29 hail days - Ashland
28 hail days - Bucyrus
21 hail days - Mount Vernon
22 hail days - Marion
35 hail days - Norwalk
28 hail days
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 Ontario.
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