Hail History

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Hail history for Bainbridge, OH

Last hail within 10 milesJun 25, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.25 inApr 15, 2026
Hail days since 200639
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles118

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bainbridge on 39 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 Bainbridge

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 25, 20261 in
quarter		South Russell
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Bainbridge		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20262.25 inSolon, Bedford, Auburn Center
7 hail reports · closest near the center of Bainbridge		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20251 in
quarter		Hiram Rapids, South Russell, Woodmere
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Bainbridge		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251 in
quarter		Woodmere, South Russell, Russell
5 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Bainbridge		NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 20251 in
quarter		Oakwood, Solon
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Bainbridge		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Bainbridge by year

70620710810921071131221321411516117181192202112212324325226

When hail season peaks near Bainbridge

Of the 39 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (15) and June (9).

1JanFeb2Mar4Apr15May9Jun4Jul3AugSepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Bainbridge

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

National Weather Service description (English): Received social media picture of hailstones slightly larger than hen egg-size in Solon. According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Solon's mayor estimated hail-related damage totaled at least $500k.

May 27, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chesterland (9 mi from Bainbridge)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was observed. A few cars were damaged.

May 21, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · South Russell (6 mi from Bainbridge)

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

Apr 7, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · South Russell (3 mi from Bainbridge)

May 1, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Mantua (8 mi from Bainbridge)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bainbridge

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2026EF1Novelty
8 mi from Bainbridge		1.5 mi long, 120 yd wide
Aug 25, 2023EF2Bedford Hgts
10 mi from Bainbridge		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 25, 2023EF1Bainbridge
1 mi from Bainbridge		1.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 16, 2019EF1Oakwood
8 mi from Bainbridge		2.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Sep 10, 2014EF0Hiram Rapids
9 mi from Bainbridge		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 4, 2006F0Hiram
9 mi from Bainbridge		1.5 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bainbridge

118 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bainbridge since 2006, on 78 days. The strongest measured gust was 105 mph on Nov 5, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedNewbury
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedBainbridge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedSolon
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedBurton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedBedford Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202670 mph, estimatedBentleyville, Mantua
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202569 mph, estimatedBainbridge
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202563 mph, estimatedAurora
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 30, 202463 mph, estimatedSouth Newbury
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202475 mph, estimatedSolon, Chesterland, Fullertown
6 wind reports		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 Bainbridge; 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 Bainbridge.

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