Hail history for Solon, 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 pwon19

Tornado ijiin 10 mile5

Wind reports within 10 miles124

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Solon 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 Solon

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Aug 22, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Garfield Heights 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Solon	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	South Russell 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Solon	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 2026	2.25 in	Bedford, Solon, Bedford Hgts 9 hail reports · closest near the center of Solon	NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 2025	0.88 in 5-sent coin	University Hgts, South Russell, Woodmere 3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Solon	NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Woodmere, South Russell, Russell 5 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Solon	NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 2025	1.25 in 50-sent coin	Lyndhurst, South Euclid, Oakwood 4 hail reports · closest near the center of Solon	NOAA Storm Events

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Solon meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Solon

Of 48 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (15) and June (9).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Solon

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

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.

May 21, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · South Russell (8 mi from Solon)

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

Jul 20, 2023 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Valley View (8 mi from Solon)

Apr 7, 2020 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · South Russell (8 mi from Solon)

May 1, 2025 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Lyndhurst (10 mi from Solon)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Solon

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 31, 2026	EF1	Novelty 10 mi from Solon	1.5 mi long, 120 yd wide
Aug 25, 2023	EF2	Bedford Hgts 5 mi from Solon	1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 25, 2023	EF1	Bainbridge 4 mi from Solon	1.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 16, 2019	EF1	Oakwood 4 mi from Solon	2.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 20, 2013	EF1	Lyndhurst 8 mi from Solon	1.3 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Solon

124 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Solon since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 105 mph on Nov 5, 2017.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 22, 2026	damage a reported	Shaker Heights, Northfield, Bainbridge 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage a reported	Solon 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	damage a reported	Independence 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 2026	60 mph, a estimat	University Hgts, Bedford Hgts 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 2026	70 mph, a estimat	Bentleyville, Boston Hgts 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 2025	69 mph, a estimat	Bainbridge 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 2025	75 mph, a estimat	Alexanders, Aurora 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 2024	75 mph, a estimat	Solon, Fullertown, Lyndhurst 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 2024	69 mph, a estimat	Lyndhurst 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 2024	63 mph, a estimat	Bainbridge 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 Solon; 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 Solon.

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