Hail History

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Hail history for Barberton, OH

Last hail within 10 milesSep 3, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20064.25 inJun 8, 2007
Hail days since 200659
Days with hail 1 inch or larger41
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles169

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

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 3, 20261.75 in
golf ball
Lakemore, Mogadore
3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Barberton
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball
Copley, Pigeon Creek, Fairlawn
4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Barberton
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 20261.25 in
half dollar
Loyal Oak, Norton
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Barberton
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20261 in
quarter
Wadsworth, Norton
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Barberton
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 20261 in
quarter
Rittman, Norton, Portage Lakes
5 hail reports · closest near the center of Barberton
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 Barberton by year

6063077082093108113124133141521611711861942021222312425526

When hail season peaks near Barberton

Of the 59 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (20) and August (9).

1JanFeb3Mar5Apr8May20Jun7Jul9Aug5Sep1OctNovDec

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

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 7, 2020EF1Norton
1 mi from Barberton
9.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019EF0Canal Fulton
9 mi from Barberton
3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019EF0Comet
8 mi from Barberton
0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 15, 2018EF1Portage Lakes
3 mi from Barberton
0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 25, 2011EF0Fairlawn
7 mi from Barberton
4.2 mi long, 50 yd wide

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.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedGreen, Akron
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedPigeon Creek, Lakemore
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202663 mph, measuredLakemore, Canal Fulton, Norton
5 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202658 mph, measuredFairlawn
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedLoyal Oak
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202660 mph, estimatedSharon Center
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202663 mph, estimatedBrittain
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202563 mph, estimatedCrystal Spgs
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202569 mph, estimatedPortage Lakes, Akron, Sharon Center
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202569 mph, estimatedPortage Lakes, Norton, Akron Airport
9 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 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.

Nearby cities

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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