Hail History

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Hail history for Brimfield, OH

Last hail within 10 milesSep 3, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20064.25 inJun 8, 2007
Hail days since 200655
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles199

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Brimfield on 55 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Jun 8, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Brimfield

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 3, 20261.75 in
golf ball
Lakemore, Mogadore
4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Brimfield
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 15, 20261 in
quarter
Randolph
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Brimfield
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 20260.88 in
nickel
Tallmadge, Rootstown, Brimfield
4 hail reports · closest near the center of Brimfield
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 Brimfield by year

606107508309310811512413314215116217118419120211222322425326

When hail season peaks near Brimfield

Of the 55 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (15) and May (10).

JanFeb3Mar7Apr10May15Jun10Jul4Aug4Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Brimfield

Jun 8, 2007 · 4.25 in · Akron (9 mi from Brimfield)

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.

Jul 4, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Tallmadge (4 mi from Brimfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to tennis ball sized hail was reported. Hundreds of homes and vehicles were damaged by the hail. There were reports of hail found inside of homes after the exterior windows had broken.

Mar 28, 2020 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Akron (8 mi from Brimfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Social media report with picture of tennis ball-size hail about two miles north of downtown Akron.

Jun 21, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cuyahoga Falls (7 mi from Brimfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Nickel to golf ball size hail lasted for several minutes. Many vehicles were reported damaged by the hail.

Jul 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brimfield (1 mi from Brimfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail was observed. Many vehicles sustained damage from the hail.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Brimfield

DateRatingWherePath
May 11, 2024EF0Brimfield Station
1 mi from Brimfield
0.3 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 18, 2015EF1Uniontown
9 mi from Brimfield
8.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 10, 2014EF0Stow
6 mi from Brimfield
0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 10, 2014EF0Earlville
6 mi from Brimfield
1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 10, 2014EF0Ravenna Prtge Co Airport
7 mi from Brimfield
0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Brimfield

199 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Brimfield since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Aug 25, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 9, 2026damage reportedHartville
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedAkron, Silver Lake, Limaville
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedUniontown, Hartville, Lakemore
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202663 mph, measuredLakemore, Brimfield, Silver Lake
10 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedStow, Brady Lake, Limaville
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 15, 202663 mph, estimatedBrittain, Suffield
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 202563 mph, estimatedStow
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202569 mph, estimatedCuyahoga Falls, Tallmadge, Akron
7 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202566 mph, measuredAkron Airport, Stow, Suffield
8 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202463 mph, estimatedEllet, Brimfield
3 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 Brimfield; 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 Brimfield.

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