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Hail history for Avon Lake, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Avon Lake on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 7, 2010. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Avon Lake
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Westlake, Fairview Park, North Olmsted 4 hail reports · closest near the center of Avon Lake |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Avon Lake by year
When hail season peaks near Avon Lake
Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and June (8).
Largest hail storms near Avon Lake
May 7, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rocky River (10 mi from Avon Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail was observed. Many vehicles and a few homes were damaged.Jul 20, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Westlake (7 mi from Avon Lake)
Jun 7, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lorain (8 mi from Avon Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Nickel to golf ball sized hail was observed. Many vehicles were damaged by the hail.Aug 23, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elyria (9 mi from Avon Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball-size about two-miles northwest of Elyria.Aug 22, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westlake (8 mi from Avon Lake)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Avon Lake
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2024 | EF1 | Sheffield 3 mi from Avon Lake |
| Aug 6, 2024 | EF1 | Eagle Cliff 3 mi from Avon Lake |
| Aug 6, 2024 | EF1 | Eagle Cliff 5 mi from Avon Lake |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Avon Lake
172 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Avon Lake since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jun 23, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Bay Village, Sheffield Lake 2 wind reports |
| Aug 23, 2026 | damage reported | North Olmsted 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | North Ridgeville, North Olmsted 3 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Avon, North Ridgeville, Rocky River 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Sheffield Lake, North Ridgeville, Elyria 5 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Bay Village, Elyria, North Ridgeville 6 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Lorain, Fields, Bay Vlg 3 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Clearview, North Olmsted, South Lorain 3 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 74 mph, measured | North Ridgeville, North Olmsted, Bay Vlg 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Elyria, North Ridgeville, Avon 5 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 Avon Lake; 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 Avon Lake.
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