Hail History

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Hail history for Pepper Pike, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.25 inApr 15, 2026
Hail days since 200643
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles172

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pepper Pike on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Apr 15, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Pepper Pike

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20261 in
quarter		Garfield Heights, Wickliffe
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Pepper Pike		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20261 in
quarter		Newburgh Hgts, South Russell
3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Pepper Pike		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20262.25 inBedford, Solon, Bedford Hgts
9 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Pepper Pike		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 20250.88 in
nickel		Willowick
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Pepper Pike		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20250.88 in
nickel		University Hgts, South Russell, Woodmere
3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Pepper Pike		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251 in
quarter		Woodmere, South Russell, Russell
5 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Pepper Pike		NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Lyndhurst, Highland Hgts, South Euclid
6 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Pepper Pike		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 Pepper Pike by year

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When hail season peaks near Pepper Pike

Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and June (10).

1JanFeb2Mar5Apr13May10Jun3Jul6Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Pepper Pike

Apr 15, 2026 · 2.25 in · Bedford (7 mi from Pepper Pike)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to golf ball-size to slightly larger than hen egg-size in Bedford. For example, received a picture of a 2.25 diameter hailstone, measured with a ruler, in Bedford. Also, wind-driven severe hail damaged some of the siding and a window of a house in the town. According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Bedford's mayor estimated the severe hailstorm caused $1 million in damage to city hall and the surrounding city government complex alone.

Apr 7, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Newburgh Hgts (9 mi from Pepper Pike)

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).

Aug 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newburgh Hgts (9 mi from Pepper Pike)

May 27, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chesterland (7 mi from Pepper Pike)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was observed. A few cars were damaged.

May 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lakeshore (10 mi from Pepper Pike)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was observed. A few vehicles were damaged.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pepper Pike

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2026EF1Novelty
8 mi from Pepper Pike		1.5 mi long, 120 yd wide
Aug 6, 2024EF1Pleasant Vly
8 mi from Pepper Pike		1.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 6, 2024EF1Mulberry Corners
8 mi from Pepper Pike		3.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 25, 2023EF2Bedford Hgts
4 mi from Pepper Pike		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 25, 2023EF1Bainbridge
9 mi from Pepper Pike		1.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 24, 2023EF1Cleveland Lakef
9 mi from Pepper Pike		0.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 16, 2019EF1Oakwood
8 mi from Pepper Pike		2.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 20, 2013EF1Lyndhurst
2 mi from Pepper Pike		1.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 25, 2011EF1Scotland
6 mi from Pepper Pike		2.9 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pepper Pike

172 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pepper Pike since 2006, on 89 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 19, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedShaker Heights, Bainbridge
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedSolon, Highland Heights
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedWaite Hill
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedUniversity Hgts, Bedford Hgts
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202670 mph, estimatedPleasant Vly
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202670 mph, estimatedBentleyville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202663 mph, estimatedMayfield, Peck Corners
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202563 mph, estimatedEast Cleveland, Highland Hgts
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202569 mph, estimatedBainbridge
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202486 mph, estimatedCuyahoga Co Airport, Mulberry Corners, Solon
14 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 Pepper Pike; 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 Pepper Pike.

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