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Hail history for Medina, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Medina on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Mar 28, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Medina ranks #401 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Medina
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Pigeon Creek, Montrose-Ghent 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Medina |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Copley 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Medina |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Medina by year
When hail season peaks near Medina
Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and June (10).
Largest hail storms near Medina
Mar 28, 2020 · 2.25 in · Valley City (8 mi from Medina)
National Weather Service description (English): Social media report with pictures of golf ball to billiard ball-size hail in Valley City.Aug 1, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Medina (1 mi from Medina)
National Weather Service description (English): Nickel to hen egg sized hail was observed. Many vehicles were damaged by the hail.Jun 22, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Brunswick (7 mi from Medina)
May 25, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Medina (1 mi from Medina)
May 12, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Medina (1 mi from Medina)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Medina
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2025 | EF0 | Thompsons 6 mi from Medina |
| Apr 7, 2020 | EF0 | Erhart 8 mi from Medina |
| Jul 8, 2014 | EF1 | Valley City 9 mi from Medina |
| Jun 23, 2014 | EF1 | Brunswick 7 mi from Medina |
| May 12, 2014 | EF0 | Poe 4 mi from Medina |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Medina
117 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Medina since 2006, on 78 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Nov 15, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Medina 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Brunswick 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Medina 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Grafton Mole Field Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Sharon Center 1 wind report |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Abbeyville 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Sharon Center 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Chatham 1 wind report |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Seville, Blake 2 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Erhart, Brunswick, Abbeyville 5 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 Medina; 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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41 hail days
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 Medina.
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