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Hail history for Lorain, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lorain on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 7, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Lorain ranks #509 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Lorain
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Avon Lake 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Lorain |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Lorain Co Regl Airport 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Lorain |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lorain by year
When hail season peaks near Lorain
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Lorain
Jun 7, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Elyria (9 mi from Lorain)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail the size of hen eggs was reported. Several vehicles were damaged by the hail.Aug 28, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Amherst (4 mi from Lorain)
May 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vermilion On The Lk (8 mi from Lorain)
National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced a large swath of hail ranging in size from nickels to golf balls. Locations across Lorain county, including Vermilion, Elyria, and North Ridgeville were hit hardest. Many vehicles and some homes were damaged by the hail.Aug 23, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elyria (5 mi from Lorain)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball-size about two-miles northwest of Elyria.May 7, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Avon Lake (10 mi from Lorain)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lorain
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2024 | EF1 | Sheffield 6 mi from Lorain |
| Mar 14, 2007 | EF0 | Elyria 7 mi from Lorain |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lorain
175 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lorain since 2006, on 89 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 18, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | South Amherst, Sheffield Lake 2 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | North Ridgeville 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Avon 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Amherst, Sheffield Lake, North Ridgeville 6 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Amherst 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Vermilion, Elyria, North Ridgeville 3 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Lorain, Amherst 2 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 85 mph, estimated | Amherst, Clearview, South Lorain 6 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 74 mph, measured | North Ridgeville, Amherst, Lorain Co Regl Airport 3 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Lorain Co Regl Airport 1 wind report |
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 Lorain; 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 Lorain.
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