Hail History

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Hail history for Beachwood, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.25 inApr 15, 2026
Hail days since 200646
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles178

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Beachwood on 46 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 Beachwood

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20261 in
quarter		Garfield Heights
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Beachwood		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20261 in
quarter		Newburgh Hgts
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Beachwood		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20262.25 inBedford, Solon, Walton Hills
10 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Beachwood		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20250.88 in
nickel		University Hgts, South Russell, Woodmere
3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Beachwood		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Walton Hills, Woodmere, South Russell
6 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Beachwood		NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Lyndhurst, Highland Hgts, South Euclid
6 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Beachwood		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 Beachwood by year

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When hail season peaks near Beachwood

Of the 46 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and June (10).

1JanFeb3Mar5Apr12May10Jun3Jul8Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Beachwood

Apr 15, 2026 · 2.25 in · Bedford (5 mi from Beachwood)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to golf ball-size to slightly larger than hen egg-size in Bedford. For example, received a picture of a 2.25 diameter hailstone, measured with a ruler, in Bedford. Also, wind-driven severe hail damaged some of the siding and a window of a house in the town. According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Bedford's mayor estimated the severe hailstorm caused $1 million in damage to city hall and the surrounding city government complex alone.

Apr 7, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Newburgh Hgts (6 mi from Beachwood)

National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reported ping pong ball to hen egg-size hail in Slavic Village (i.e. one mile ENE of Newburgh Heights).

Aug 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newburgh Hgts (7 mi from Beachwood)

May 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lakeshore (7 mi from Beachwood)

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

May 21, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · South Russell (9 mi from Beachwood)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Beachwood

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 25, 2023EF2Bedford Hgts
3 mi from Beachwood		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 24, 2023EF1Cleveland Lakef
7 mi from Beachwood		0.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 16, 2019EF1Oakwood
7 mi from Beachwood		2.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 20, 2013EF1Lyndhurst
3 mi from Beachwood		1.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 25, 2011EF1Scotland
9 mi from Beachwood		2.9 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Beachwood

178 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Beachwood since 2006, on 90 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Aug 10, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202653 mph, measuredCleveland, Bratenahl
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedShaker Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202659 mph, measuredCleveland, Solon, Highland Heights
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202662 mph, measuredCleveland, Independence
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedLakeshore, University Hgts, Bedford Hgts
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202670 mph, estimatedPleasant Vly
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202670 mph, estimatedBentleyville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202681 mph, estimatedCleveland Lakef, Mayfield
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202563 mph, estimatedEast Cleveland, Highland Hgts
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202569 mph, estimatedBainbridge
2 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 Beachwood; 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 Beachwood.

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