Hail History

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Hail history for Olmsted Falls, 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 200640
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles254

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Olmsted Falls on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 7, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Olmsted Falls

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Westlake, Fairview Park, North Olmsted
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Olmsted Falls		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 15, 20261 in
quarter		Parma Hgts, Middleburgh Hgts
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Olmsted Falls		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 Olmsted Falls by year

4061074086092107111122131141516217318119220212212312425226

When hail season peaks near Olmsted Falls

Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and May (10).

1JanFeb1Mar6Apr10May11Jun3Jul4Aug1Sep2Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Olmsted Falls

May 7, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rocky River (7 mi from Olmsted Falls)

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

Jul 20, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Westlake (6 mi from Olmsted Falls)

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

Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Strongsville (6 mi from Olmsted Falls)

May 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Olmsted Falls (1 mi from Olmsted Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced golf ball size hail. Many vehicles as well as some homes were damaged during this event.

Aug 22, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westlake (4 mi from Olmsted Falls)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Olmsted Falls

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 6, 2024EF1Eagle Cliff
8 mi from Olmsted Falls		7.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 6, 2024EF1Eagle Cliff
8 mi from Olmsted Falls		1.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Aug 6, 2024EF1Brook Park
4 mi from Olmsted Falls		16.9 mi long, 350 yd wide
Apr 25, 2022EF0North Eaton
6 mi from Olmsted Falls		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 8, 2014EF1Valley City
10 mi from Olmsted Falls		6.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 12, 2014EF0Shawville
7 mi from Olmsted Falls		1.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 14, 2007EF0Elyria
10 mi from Olmsted Falls		2.0 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Olmsted Falls

254 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Olmsted Falls since 2006, on 119 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Mar 31, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202660 mph, estimatedBay Village
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 23, 2026damage reportedNorth Olmsted
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedNorth Ridgeville, North Olmsted, Middleburg Heights
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202668 mph, measuredBrunswick
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedAvon, North Ridgeville, Rocky River
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedNorth Ridgeville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedEaton Estates
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202641 mph, measuredBay Village, North Ridgeville, North Olmsted
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

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 Olmsted Falls; 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 Olmsted Falls.

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