Hail History

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Hail history for Willoughby Hills, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 22, 2026
Hail days since 200641
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles178

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Willoughby Hills on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 22, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and August.

Recent hail near Willoughby Hills

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Willowick, Wickliffe
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Willoughby Hills		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 27, 20250.88 in
nickel		Willowick
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Willoughby Hills		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20250.75 in
penny		Woodmere
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Willoughby Hills		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251 in
quarter		Russell
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Willoughby Hills		NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Lyndhurst, Highland Hgts, South Euclid
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Willoughby Hills		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 Willoughby Hills by year

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When hail season peaks near Willoughby Hills

Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and August (8).

1JanFeb2Mar4Apr10May8Jun2Jul8Aug5SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Willoughby Hills

Aug 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mentor (7 mi from Willoughby Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Penny to hen egg sized hail was observed for several minutes in Mentor. Much of the hail was golf ball sized or larger. This resulted in many vehicles being damaged.

May 27, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chesterland (7 mi from Willoughby Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was observed. A few cars were damaged.

May 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · East Lake (4 mi from Willoughby Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was observed. A few vehicles were damaged.

May 21, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · South Russell (10 mi from Willoughby Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-size hail in Novelty, about three-miles north of South Russell.

Aug 22, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Willowick (3 mi from Willoughby Hills)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Willoughby Hills

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2026EF1Novelty
9 mi from Willoughby Hills		1.5 mi long, 120 yd wide
Aug 6, 2024EF1Pleasant Vly
2 mi from Willoughby Hills		1.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 6, 2024EF1Mulberry Corners
3 mi from Willoughby Hills		3.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 25, 2023EF1Kirtland
4 mi from Willoughby Hills		3.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 20, 2013EF1Lyndhurst
7 mi from Willoughby Hills		1.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 25, 2011EF1Scotland
5 mi from Willoughby Hills		2.9 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Willoughby Hills

178 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Willoughby Hills since 2006, on 80 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Nov 17, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedMentor-on-the-Lake, Willoughby, Chardon
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedEastlake
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedHighland Heights, Eastlake
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedWaite Hill
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedMentor On The Lake, Willoughby
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202664 mph, estimatedConcord
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202670 mph, estimatedPleasant Vly
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202663 mph, estimatedMayfield, Mentor, Peck Corners
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202563 mph, estimatedEast Cleveland, Highland Hgts
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202569 mph, estimatedWilloughby
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 Willoughby Hills; 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 Willoughby Hills.

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