Hardin County - May brought high rainfall totals across the county with some townships receiving over 7 and 8 inches. Complete rainfall data for the 2026 growing season can be found on this website under the Agriculture and Natural Resources program area tab.

May 2026 Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County Rainfall Summary
| Township | Reporter | May 2026 Total (Inches) |
| Blanchard | Rob Wilson | 4.5 |
| Buck | Heritage Cooperative - Kenton | 5.04 |
| Cessna | Madelyn Lowery | 5.20 |
| Dudley | Michael Holland | 8.13 |
| Goshen | John Brien | 7.00 |
| Hale | Travis Ramsey | 7.63 |
| Jackson | Rick Weber | 4.70 |
| Liberty | Phil Epley | 4.35 |
| Lynn | Jan Layman | 6.10 |
| Marion | Mark Lowery | 4.78 |
| McDonald | Jerry Stout | 5.13 |
| Pleasant | George Ziegler | 5.67 |
| Roundhead | Mike Lautenschlager | 4.80 |
| Taylor Creek | Silver Creek Supply | 5.13 |
| Washington | Randy Preston | 3.95 |
| Average | 5.47 |