Hail History

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Hail history for Oberlin, OH

Last hail within 10 milesApr 15, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 7, 2011
Hail days since 200635
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles153

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Oberlin on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 7, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Oberlin

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 15, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Kipton, Grafton
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Oberlin		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251 in
quarter		Lorain Co Regl Airport
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Oberlin		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20251 in
quarter		La Grange
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Oberlin		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251 in
quarter		Grafton
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Oberlin		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 Oberlin by year

50630730820931051112213114115161718119120121122123124325126

When hail season peaks near Oberlin

Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and April (8).

1JanFeb1Mar8Apr13May7Jun3Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Oberlin

Jun 7, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Elyria (7 mi from Oberlin)

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 (7 mi from Oberlin)

Jul 23, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grafton (8 mi from Oberlin)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported golf ball size hail in Grafton.

Aug 23, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wellington (9 mi from Oberlin)

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

Apr 15, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kipton (5 mi from Oberlin)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oberlin

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 18, 2025EF1Oberlin Airport
7 mi from Oberlin		1.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 24, 2024EF0Camden
7 mi from Oberlin		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 25, 2023EF0Wellington
8 mi from Oberlin		1.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 25, 2023EF0Grafton
5 mi from Oberlin		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 14, 2007EF0Elyria
8 mi from Oberlin		2.0 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Oberlin

153 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Oberlin since 2006, on 86 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 18, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202662 mph, measuredSouth Amherst, Lagrange
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedAmherst, Elyria
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedAmherst, Eaton Estates
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedWakeman, Vermilion, Elyria
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedAxtel, Amherst
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202685 mph, estimatedAmherst, Clearview, Birmingham
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202670 mph, estimatedAmherst, Lorain Co Regl Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202661 mph, measuredLorain Co Regl Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202581 mph, measuredOberlin Airport, Lorain Co Regl Airport, Elyria
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202563 mph, estimatedAmherst
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 Oberlin; 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 Oberlin.

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