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Hail history for Bay, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bay on 37 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 Bay
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Westlake, Fairview Park, North Olmsted 4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Bay |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Middleburgh Hgts 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Bay |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Bay by year
When hail season peaks near Bay
Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Bay
May 7, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rocky River (4 mi from Bay)
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 (2 mi from Bay)
May 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Olmsted Falls (8 mi from Bay)
National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced golf ball size hail. Many vehicles as well as some homes were damaged during this event.Aug 22, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westlake (3 mi from Bay)
Sep 7, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cleveland (9 mi from Bay)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bay
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2024 | EF1 | Sheffield 7 mi from Bay |
| Aug 6, 2024 | EF1 | Eagle Cliff 2 mi from Bay |
| Aug 6, 2024 | EF1 | Eagle Cliff 1 mi from Bay |
| Aug 6, 2024 | EF1 | Brook Park 8 mi from Bay |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bay
209 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bay since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jun 23, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Bay Village 1 wind report |
| Aug 23, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Cleveland, North Olmsted 2 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | North Ridgeville, North Olmsted, Middleburg Heights 5 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Avon, North Ridgeville, Rocky River 4 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Sheffield Lake, North Ridgeville 4 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Bay Village, North Ridgeville, North Olmsted 6 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Fields, Olmsted Falls, Bay Vlg 4 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | North Olmsted 1 wind report |
| May 9, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Short Line Jct 1 wind report |
| 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 Bay; 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 Bay.
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