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Hail history for Painesville, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Painesville on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and August.
Recent hail near Painesville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Painesville in the last two years.
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May 12, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chardon (10 mi from Painesville)
National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced a swath of hail ranging in size from penny to half dollar to golf ball. Numerous vehicles and homes were damaged by the large hail. Crops were also damaged as a result of the hail.Aug 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mentor (6 mi from Painesville)
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 7, 2010 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Kirtland (9 mi from Painesville)
Jun 28, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Mentor (6 mi from Painesville)
May 1, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Mentor (6 mi from Painesville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Painesville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2023 | EF1 | Kirtland 8 mi from Painesville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Painesville
105 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Painesville since 2006, on 54 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on May 4, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Mentor-on-the-Lake, Willoughby, Painesville 8 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Chardon 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Mentor On The Lake, Lakeshore, Painesville Cncrd Airport 4 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 64 mph, a estimat | Concord, Hambden, Perry 3 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Mentor, Chardon 2 wind reports |
| May 1, 2025 | 63 mph, a estimat | Mentor, Lakeshore 3 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 86 mph, a estimat | Erieside, Willowick, Lake Line 10 wind reports |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 70 mph, a estimat | Painesville 1 wind report |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 69 mph, a estimat | Painesville, Mentor On The Lake 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 69 mph, a estimat | Mentor On The Lake, Mentor, Fairport Harbor 4 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 Painesville; 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 Painesville.
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