Hail History

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Hail history for Independence, OH

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 22, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin3
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.25 inApr 15, 2026
Ane haili ijiin 200648
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon29
Tornado ijiin 10 mile5
Wind reports within 10 miles174

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Independence on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Apr 15, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Independence

DateSize hailWhereSource
Aug 22, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Garfield Heights
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Independence		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Newburgh Hgts
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Independence		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20262.25 inBedford, Walton Hills, Bedford Hgts
10 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Independence		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20250.88 in
5-sent coin		University Hgts
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Independence		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251.25 in
50-sent coin		Walton Hills, Woodmere, Oakwood
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Independence		NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Oakwood
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Independence		NOAA Storm Events

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Of 48 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (14) and June (11).

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Apr 15, 2026 · 2.25 in · Bedford (5 mi from Independence)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to golf ball-size to slightly larger than hen egg-size in Bedford. For example, received a picture of a 2.25 diameter hailstone, measured with a ruler, in Bedford. Also, wind-driven severe hail damaged some of the siding and a window of a house in the town. According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Bedford's mayor estimated the severe hailstorm caused $1 million in damage to city hall and the surrounding city government complex alone.

Apr 7, 2020 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Newburgh Hgts (6 mi from Independence)

National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reported ping pong ball to hen egg-size hail in Slavic Village (i.e. one mile ENE of Newburgh Heights).

Aug 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newburgh Hgts (7 mi from Independence)

May 7, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cleveland (9 mi from Independence)

National Weather Service description (English): Nickel to golf ball sized hail was reported. A few vehicles were damaged.

May 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Middleburgh Hgts (8 mi from Independence)

National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced golf ball size hail. Numerous vehicles were damaged during this event.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Independence

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 6, 2024EF1Boston Mill
6 mi from Independence		3.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 25, 2023EF2Bedford Hgts
8 mi from Independence		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 24, 2023EF1Cleveland Lakef
9 mi from Independence		0.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 16, 2019EF1Oakwood
7 mi from Independence		2.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 8, 2014EF1Bennetts Corners
9 mi from Independence		1.6 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Independence

174 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Independence since 2006, on 88 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Mar 25, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 2026damage a reportedMiddleburg Heights, Shaker Heights, Northfield
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage a reportedParma Heights, Lakewood, Cleveland
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage a reportedBrooklyn, Broadview Heights, Independence
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, a estimatLinndale, Lakeshore, University Hgts
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202670 mph, a estimatShort Line Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202663 mph, a estimatBoston Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202681 mph, a estimatCleveland Lakef, Linndale, Parma
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202575 mph, a estimatAlexanders, Hinckley, Parma Hgts
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202486 mph, a estimatParma Hgts, Cleveland, Brecksville
12 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202463 mph, a estimatBroadview Hgts
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 Independence; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Independence.

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