Hail History

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Hail history for Middleburg Heights, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 22, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 7, 2010
Hail days since 200644
Days with hail 1 inch or larger26
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles251

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Middleburg Heights on 44 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 7, 2010. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Middleburg Heights

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20261.75 in
golf ball
Westlake, Fairview Park, North Olmsted
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Middleburg Heights
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 15, 20262 in
hen egg
Walton Hills, Parma Hgts, Parma
6 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Middleburg Heights
NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Walton Hills
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Middleburg Heights
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 Middleburg Heights by year

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When hail season peaks near Middleburg Heights

Of the 44 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and June (9).

1JanFeb3Mar6Apr10May9Jun4Jul6Aug2Sep2Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Middleburg Heights

May 7, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rocky River (8 mi from Middleburg Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail was observed. Many vehicles and a few homes were damaged.

Mar 28, 2020 · 2.25 in · Brunswick (9 mi from Middleburg Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): NWS employee reported ping pong ball to billiard ball-size hail.

Jul 20, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Westlake (8 mi from Middleburg Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball-size in Parma Heights.

Apr 15, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Walton Hills (8 mi from Middleburg Heights)

Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Strongsville (3 mi from Middleburg Heights)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Middleburg Heights

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 6, 2024EF1Brook Park
3 mi from Middleburg Heights
16.9 mi long, 350 yd wide
Apr 25, 2022EF0North Eaton
9 mi from Middleburg Heights
0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 8, 2014EF1Bennetts Corners
7 mi from Middleburg Heights
1.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 23, 2014EF1Brunswick
9 mi from Middleburg Heights
1.7 mi long, 120 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Middleburg Heights

251 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Middleburg Heights since 2006, on 122 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Mar 31, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 23, 2026damage reportedNorth Olmsted
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedNorth Olmsted, Middleburg Heights
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202668 mph, measuredBrunswick
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedRocky River, Parma Heights, Lakewood
5 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedNorth Olmsted, Westlake, Brooklyn
6 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedFields, Olmsted Falls, Bay Vlg
5 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202664 mph, estimatedNorth Olmsted
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202670 mph, estimatedShort Line Jct
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202671 mph, measuredBrook Park, North Olmsted, Bay Vlg
6 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202569 mph, estimatedNorth Olmsted, Parma Hgts
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 Middleburg Heights; 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 Middleburg Heights.

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