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Hail history for Salem, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Salem on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 26, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Salem
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Canfield 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Salem |
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Jul 26, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Salem (0 mi from Salem)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported golf ball size hail in Salem.Apr 9, 2015 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Lisbon (10 mi from Salem)
May 5, 2025 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Canfield (10 mi from Salem)
Mar 22, 2010 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Lisbon (10 mi from Salem)
Mar 23, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Columbia (9 mi from Salem)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Salem
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | EF1 | New Middleton 2 mi from Salem |
| Jun 10, 2020 | EF0 | Washingtonville 5 mi from Salem |
| Jul 8, 2014 | EF1 | Ellsworth 9 mi from Salem |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Salem
132 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Salem since 2006, on 80 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jun 18, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Salem, Lisbon 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Lisbon 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Hanoverton, Lisbon 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Sebring 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 64 mph, a estimat | Salem, Washingtonville, Leetonia 5 wind reports |
| May 5, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Middleton 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Lisbon 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Salem 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 61 mph, a measured | Canfield, Winona 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 69 mph, a estimat | Lisbon 1 wind report |
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 Salem; 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 Salem.
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