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Hail history for Avon, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Avon on 39 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
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Westlake, Fairview Park, North Olmsted 4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Avon |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Avon by year
When hail season peaks near Avon
Of the 39 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and June (10).
Largest hail storms near Avon
May 7, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rocky River (10 mi from Avon)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail was observed. Many vehicles and a few homes were damaged.Jun 7, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Elyria (8 mi from Avon)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail the size of hen eggs was reported. Several vehicles were damaged by the hail.Jul 20, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Westlake (6 mi from Avon)
May 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Olmsted Falls (9 mi from Avon)
National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced golf ball size hail. Many vehicles as well as some homes were damaged during this event.Aug 23, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elyria (6 mi from Avon)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball-size about two-miles northwest of Elyria.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Avon
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2024 | EF1 | Sheffield 2 mi from Avon |
| Aug 6, 2024 | EF1 | Eagle Cliff 4 mi from Avon |
| Aug 6, 2024 | EF1 | Eagle Cliff 6 mi from Avon |
| May 12, 2014 | EF0 | Shawville 7 mi from Avon |
| Mar 14, 2007 | EF0 | Elyria 7 mi from Avon |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Avon
226 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Avon since 2006, on 102 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 4 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 9, 2026 | damage reported | Amherst, Eaton Estates 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Bay Village, Elyria, North Ridgeville 6 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Lorain, Fields, Olmsted Falls 4 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 85 mph, estimated | Clearview, North Olmsted, South Lorain 4 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 74 mph, measured | North Ridgeville, Brook Park, North Olmsted 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 Avon; 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.
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