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Hail history for New Franklin, OH

Haili ijiin 10 mileSep 3, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)

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Haili ane pwon ijiin 20064.25 inJun 8, 2007

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Tornado ijiin 10 mile5

Wind reports within 10 miles165

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Franklin on 49 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Jun 8, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near New Franklin

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	1.75 in golf ball	Lakemore, Mogadore 4 hail reports · closest 8 mi from New Franklin	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 2026	1.25 in 50-sent coin	Loyal Oak, Norton 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from New Franklin	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Norton 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from New Franklin	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Norton, Portage Lakes 3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from New Franklin	NOAA Storm Events

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Of 49 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (15) and August (10).

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Jun 8, 2007 · 4.25 in · Akron (10 mi from New Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm moved across Summit County and caused unprecedented damage. Hail as large as softballs fell across much of the county. Extensive damage was done to homes and vehicles in Akron and surrounding areas. Nearly 51,100 insurance claims were filed for damage in the county. The south side of Akron was the hardest hit.

Jul 26, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Canton (9 mi from New Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in North Canton. Many vehicles were damaged by the hail.

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Akron (10 mi from New Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as golf balls was reported. Many vehicles and a few homes were damaged by the hail.

Aug 18, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brittain (9 mi from New Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): There were several large tree branches blown down as well.

Sep 3, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lakemore (8 mi from New Franklin)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of New Franklin

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Apr 7, 2020	EF1	Norton 7 mi from New Franklin	9.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019	EF0	Canal Fulton 5 mi from New Franklin	3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019	EF0	Comet 2 mi from New Franklin	0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 15, 2018	EF1	Portage Lakes 5 mi from New Franklin	0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 18, 2015	EF1	Uniontown 8 mi from New Franklin	8.5 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Franklin

165 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Franklin since 2006, on 92 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on May 25, 2019.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	damage a reported	Green, Greentown, Akron 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026	damage a reported	Hills And Dales 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage a reported	Uniontown, Lakemore 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026	63 mph, a measured	Lakemore, Canal Fulton 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 2026	60 mph, a estimat	Loyal Oak 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 2026	64 mph, a estimat	Uniontown 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 2026	63 mph, a estimat	Brittain 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 2025	63 mph, a estimat	Crystal Spgs 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 2025	69 mph, a estimat	Portage Lakes 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	69 mph, a estimat	Portage Lakes, Norton, Canton Airport 12 wind reports	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 New Franklin; 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 New Franklin.

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