Hail History

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Hail history for Cortland, OH

Last hail within 10 milesApr 15, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Apr 15, 2026
Hail days since 200636
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles139

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cortland on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 15, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Cortland

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 15, 20262 in
hen egg
Bristolville Airport, Mecca
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Cortland
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 Cortland by year

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When hail season peaks near Cortland

Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and April (7).

JanFeb1Mar7Apr10May5Jun6Jul4Aug2SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Cortland

Jun 16, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Burghill (8 mi from Cortland)

National Weather Service description (English): A supercell thunderstorm produced hail the size of hen eggs. Numerous vehicles and homes sustained damage as a result of the large hail.

Apr 15, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bristolville Airport (8 mi from Cortland)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to about hen egg-size (i.e. 2 in diameter) in Bristolville.

Jul 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bristolville (9 mi from Cortland)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported. Many vehicles sustained damage from the hail.

May 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vienna (8 mi from Cortland)

National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced golf ball size hail. Many vehicles were damaged as a result of the large hail.

May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Warren (8 mi from Cortland)

National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced nickel, quarter, half dollar, and golf ball sized hail during this period of time. Some vehicles were damaged by the hail.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cortland

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 17, 2024EF0State Rd
10 mi from Cortland
3.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 25, 2023EF0Bristolville Airport
7 mi from Cortland
1.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 16, 2019EF0Vienna
8 mi from Cortland
6.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jan 8, 2019EF1Bazetta
5 mi from Cortland
4.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 17, 2017EF1Fowler
4 mi from Cortland
1.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cortland

139 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cortland since 2006, on 88 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on May 5, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedWarren, Cortland
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedNiles
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedNiles, Vienna
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 202660 mph, estimatedLeavittsburg
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedNorth Warren, Greene Center, Kenilworth
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202670 mph, estimatedLeavittsburg
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202670 mph, estimatedBristolville Airport, Cortland, Hartford
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 202670 mph, estimatedTyrell
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202558 mph, measuredYoungstown Muni
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 30, 202463 mph, estimatedCortland
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 Cortland; 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 Cortland.

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