Hail History

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Hail history for Parma Heights, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 7, 2010
Hail days since 200647
Days with hail 1 inch or larger29
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles255

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Parma Heights on 47 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 Parma Heights

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20261.75 in
golf ball
Westlake, Fairview Park, North Olmsted
4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Parma Heights
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20261 in
quarter
Newburgh Hgts
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Parma Heights
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20262 in
hen egg
Walton Hills, Parma Hgts, Parma
6 hail reports · closest near the center of Parma Heights
NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Walton Hills
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Parma 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 Parma Heights by year

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When hail season peaks near Parma Heights

Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and June (9).

1JanFeb3Mar5Apr11May9Jun6Jul7Aug2Sep2Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Parma Heights

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

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

Apr 7, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Newburgh Hgts (8 mi from Parma Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reported ping pong ball to hen egg-size hail in Slavic Village (i.e. one mile ENE of Newburgh Heights).

Jul 20, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Westlake (9 mi from Parma Heights)

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

Apr 15, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Walton Hills (5 mi from Parma Heights)

Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Strongsville (6 mi from Parma Heights)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Parma Heights

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 6, 2024EF1Brook Park
4 mi from Parma Heights
16.9 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jul 8, 2014EF1Bennetts Corners
8 mi from Parma Heights
1.6 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Parma Heights

255 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Parma Heights since 2006, on 119 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Aug 10, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202653 mph, measuredCleveland
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedMiddleburg Heights, North Olmsted
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202659 mph, measuredCleveland, Rocky River, Parma Heights
7 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedNorth Olmsted, Westlake, Brooklyn
6 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedOlmsted Falls, Bay Vlg, Westview
7 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, 202681 mph, estimatedCleveland Lakef, Brook Park, North Olmsted
7 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202575 mph, estimatedAlexanders, North Olmsted, Parma Hgts
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 202569 mph, estimatedFairview, North Olmsted
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 Parma 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 Parma Heights.

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