Hail history for Hudson, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 2, 20260.25 in (pea)

Hail days, last 12 months2

Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Mar 28, 2020

Hail days since 200645

Days with hail 1 inch or larger19

Tornadoes within 10 miles5

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles149

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hudson on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 28, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Hudson

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Aug 2, 2026	0.25 in pea	Hudson 1 hail report · closest near the center of Hudson	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 22, 2026	0.88 in nickel	Tallmadge 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Hudson	NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 2025	1 in quarter	Oakwood 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Hudson	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 Hudson by year

When hail season peaks near Hudson

Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and June (10).

Largest hail storms near Hudson

Jul 4, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Tallmadge (10 mi from Hudson)

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 (10 mi from Hudson)

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 (8 mi from Hudson)

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

Aug 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Streetsboro (5 mi from Hudson)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball sized hail was observed. Several vehicles were damaged by the hail.

Jul 22, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Kent (8 mi from Hudson)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hudson

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Aug 6, 2024	EF1	Boston Mill 9 mi from Hudson	3.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 16, 2019	EF1	Oakwood 9 mi from Hudson	2.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Sep 10, 2014	EF0	Stow 5 mi from Hudson	0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 10, 2014	EF0	Earlville 5 mi from Hudson	1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 10, 2014	EF0	Ravenna Prtge Co Airport 8 mi from Hudson	0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hudson

149 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hudson since 2006, on 77 days. The strongest measured gust was 105 mph on Nov 5, 2017.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	damage reported	Silver Lake 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026	damage reported	Mantua, Northfield 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026	damage reported	Silver Lake, Tallmadge, Stow 5 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	damage reported	Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Brady Lake 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 15, 2026	63 mph, estimated	Boston Hgts 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 2025	63 mph, estimated	Stow 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 2025	69 mph, estimated	Everett, Cuyahoga Falls, Tallmadge 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	64 mph, measured	Stow, Kent 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 2024	75 mph, estimated	Brecksville, Solon, Peninsula 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 2024	63 mph, estimated	Tallmadge 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 Hudson; 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 Hudson.

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