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Hail history for Amherst, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Amherst on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 7, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Amherst
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Kipton 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Amherst |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Lorain Co Regl Airport 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Amherst |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Amherst by year
When hail season peaks near Amherst
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and April (6).
Largest hail storms near Amherst
Jun 7, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Elyria (7 mi from Amherst)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail the size of hen eggs was reported. Several vehicles were damaged by the hail.Aug 28, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Amherst (0 mi from Amherst)
May 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vermilion On The Lk (6 mi from Amherst)
National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced a large swath of hail ranging in size from nickels to golf balls. Locations across Lorain county, including Vermilion, Elyria, and North Ridgeville were hit hardest. Many vehicles and some homes were damaged by the hail.Aug 23, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elyria (5 mi from Amherst)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball-size about two-miles northwest of Elyria.Apr 15, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kipton (10 mi from Amherst)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Amherst
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | EF1 | Oberlin Airport 10 mi from Amherst |
| Aug 6, 2024 | EF1 | Sheffield 10 mi from Amherst |
| Aug 25, 2023 | EF0 | Grafton 10 mi from Amherst |
| Mar 14, 2007 | EF0 | Elyria 7 mi from Amherst |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Amherst
165 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Amherst since 2006, on 87 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 18, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | South Amherst, Sheffield Lake 2 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | North Ridgeville 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Amherst, Sheffield Lake, North Ridgeville 6 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Amherst, Eaton Estates 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Vermilion, Elyria 2 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Axtel, Lorain, Amherst 3 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 85 mph, estimated | Amherst, Clearview, Birmingham 7 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Amherst, Lorain Co Regl Airport 2 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Lorain Co Regl Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 81 mph, measured | Lorain Co Regl Airport, Elyria, Elyria Airport 6 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 Amherst; 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.
Nearby cities
- Lorain
34 hail days - Elyria
42 hail days - Strongsville
35 hail days - Brunswick
39 hail days - Lakewood
43 hail days - Parma
46 hail days - Cleveland
42 hail days - Cleveland Heights
38 hail days
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 Amherst.
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