Hail HistoryHail history for Portage County, OH
95 hail reports in Portage County since 2006 on 52 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 8, 2007.
Cities in Portage County
Recent hail in Portage County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Randolph 1 hail report |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Rootstown, Brimfield 3 hail reports |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Hiram Rapids 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Portage County by year
When hail season peaks in Portage County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Portage County
167 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Portage County since 2006, on 99 days. The strongest measured gust was 105 mph on Nov 5, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Limaville 1 wind report |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Garrettsville, Windham 2 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Mantua 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Brimfield 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Limaville, Brady Lake, Craig Beach 3 wind reports |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Garrettsville, Mantua, Hiram 4 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Yale 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | New Milford, Aurora, Randolph 4 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Suffield, Kent, Brimfield 6 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Brimfield 2 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 Portage County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).