Hail History

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Hail history for Cleveland, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 7, 2010
Hail days since 200642
Days with hail 1 inch or larger26
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles183

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cleveland on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 7, 2010. Hail is most common here in May and August.

Cleveland ranks #107 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Cleveland

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20261 in
quarter		Fairview Park, Garfield Heights
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Cleveland		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20261 in
quarter		Newburgh Hgts
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Cleveland		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20262 in
hen egg		Walton Hills, Maple Hgts, Parma Hgts
7 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Cleveland		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20250.88 in
nickel		University Hgts
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Cleveland		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Walton Hills
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Cleveland		NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 20251 in
quarter		South Euclid
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Cleveland		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 Cleveland by year

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When hail season peaks near Cleveland

Of the 42 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and August (8).

1JanFeb3Mar3Apr13May6Jun4Jul8Aug2Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Cleveland

May 7, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rocky River (8 mi from Cleveland)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail was observed. Many vehicles and a few homes were damaged.

Apr 7, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Newburgh Hgts (4 mi from Cleveland)

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).

Apr 15, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Walton Hills (8 mi from Cleveland)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball-size about two-miles south of Maple Heights.

Aug 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newburgh Hgts (4 mi from Cleveland)

May 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Middleburgh Hgts (10 mi from Cleveland)

National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced golf ball size hail. Numerous vehicles were damaged during this event.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cleveland

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 24, 2023EF1Cleveland Lakef
3 mi from Cleveland		0.8 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cleveland

183 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cleveland since 2006, on 91 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 23, 202645 mph, measuredCleveland
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedShaker Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202659 mph, measuredCleveland, Rocky River, Parma Heights
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202662 mph, measuredCleveland, Brooklyn, Independence
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedLinndale, Lakeshore, University Hgts
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202670 mph, estimatedShort Line Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202681 mph, estimatedCleveland Lakef, Linndale, Parma
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202563 mph, estimatedEast Cleveland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202569 mph, estimatedParma Hgts
1 wind report		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 Cleveland; 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 Cleveland.

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