Hail History

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Hail history for Ottawa Hills, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 11, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jun 15, 2023
Hail days since 200650
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles213

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ottawa Hills on 50 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 15, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Ottawa Hills

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 11, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Ottawa Lake, Berkey
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Ottawa Hills		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 13, 20261 in
quarter		Woodville Gardens, Rossford
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Ottawa Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Centennial, Sylvania, Toledo
6 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Ottawa Hills		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 Ottawa Hills by year

50630750810931051151221321421531631721821932021221232425326

When hail season peaks near Ottawa Hills

Of the 50 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (14) and June (11).

JanFeb6Mar5Apr14May11Jun4Jul7Aug1Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Ottawa Hills

Jun 15, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Pt Place (9 mi from Ottawa Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to tennis ball-size near Cullen Park in Point Place neighborhood of Toledo.

Aug 18, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Toledo (5 mi from Ottawa Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as hen eggs fell on the Shoreland area for several minutes. Many vehicles were damaged by the hail.

Jul 1, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Toledo (5 mi from Ottawa Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to hen egg sized hail was reported. Some vehicles were damaged by the hail.

May 1, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Toledo Express (8 mi from Ottawa Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported. Some vehicles were damaged.

May 5, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Perrysburg (7 mi from Ottawa Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported. A few vehicles sustained minor damage from the hail.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ottawa Hills

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 15, 2023EF2National Airport
7 mi from Ottawa Hills		3.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 31, 2018EF1Booth
9 mi from Ottawa Hills		6.8 mi long, 25 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013EF2Lime City
9 mi from Ottawa Hills		7.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013EF2Booth
9 mi from Ottawa Hills		4.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 28, 2011EF0Temperance
9 mi from Ottawa Hills		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 5, 2010EF4Moline
10 mi from Ottawa Hills		6.5 mi long, 400 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ottawa Hills

213 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ottawa Hills since 2006, on 100 days. The strongest measured gust was 89 mph on Jul 5, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202658 mph, measuredWhitehouse, Holland, Rossford
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 202667 mph, measuredSylvania, Walbridge
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedToledo
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202660 mph, estimatedSylvania
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202660 mph, estimatedHolland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 202664 mph, estimatedLambertville Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 4, 202670 mph, estimatedAnthony
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202560 mph, estimatedSylvania
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202569 mph, estimatedHolland, Sylvania
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202466 mph, measuredToledo Express, Vulcan
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 Ottawa Hills; 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 Ottawa Hills.

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