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Hail history for Barberton, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Barberton on 59 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Jun 8, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Barberton ranks #155 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Barberton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Lakemore, Mogadore 3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Barberton |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Copley, Pigeon Creek, Fairlawn 4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Barberton |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Loyal Oak, Norton 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Barberton |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Wadsworth, Norton 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Barberton |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Rittman, Norton, Portage Lakes 5 hail reports · closest near the center of Barberton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Barberton by year
When hail season peaks near Barberton
Of the 59 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (20) and August (9).
Largest hail storms near Barberton
Jun 8, 2007 · 4.25 in · Akron (6 mi from Barberton)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm moved across Summit County and caused unprecedented damage. Hail as large as softballs fell across much of the county. Extensive damage was done to homes and vehicles in Akron and surrounding areas. Nearly 51,100 insurance claims were filed for damage in the county. The south side of Akron was the hardest hit.Mar 28, 2020 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Akron (9 mi from Barberton)
National Weather Service description (English): Social media report with picture of tennis ball-size hail about two miles north of downtown Akron.Jul 26, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sherman (3 mi from Barberton)
National Weather Service description (English): A swath of golf ball size hail was reported from Norton east through the Barberton area. Many homes and vehicles were damaged by the hail.Aug 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wadsworth (8 mi from Barberton)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball sized hail was reported. Some vehicles were damaged.Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Akron (7 mi from Barberton)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as golf balls was reported. Many vehicles and a few homes were damaged by the hail.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Barberton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2020 | EF1 | Norton 1 mi from Barberton |
| Apr 14, 2019 | EF0 | Canal Fulton 9 mi from Barberton |
| Apr 14, 2019 | EF0 | Comet 8 mi from Barberton |
| Apr 15, 2018 | EF1 | Portage Lakes 3 mi from Barberton |
| May 25, 2011 | EF0 | Fairlawn 7 mi from Barberton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Barberton
169 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Barberton since 2006, on 96 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on May 16, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Green, Akron 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Pigeon Creek, Lakemore 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Lakemore, Canal Fulton, Norton 5 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Fairlawn 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Loyal Oak 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Sharon Center 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Brittain 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Crystal Spgs 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Portage Lakes, Akron, Sharon Center 3 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Portage Lakes, Norton, Akron Airport 9 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 Barberton; 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 Barberton.
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