Hail History

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Hail history for Perry Heights, OH

Last hail within 10 milesMay 14, 20221 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 26, 2008
Hail days since 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles130

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Perry Heights on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 26, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Perry Heights

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Perry Heights in the last two years.

Hail days near Perry Heights by year

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When hail season peaks near Perry Heights

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and May (9).

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Largest hail storms near Perry Heights

Jul 26, 2008 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Reedurban (5 mi from Perry Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as tennis balls fell on portions of the City of Canton and also across the northern half of Canton Township. Hen Egg size hail was reported at the Pro Football Hall of Fame along Interstate 77. The hail lasted several minutes at most locations. Thousands of vehicles and homes were damaged by the hail. The damage appeared to be the most extensive on the south side of Canton.

May 7, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Massillon (4 mi from Perry Heights)

Jun 4, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Massillon (4 mi from Perry Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced damaging hail, ranging in size from quarters to golf balls. Numerous vehicles were damaged by the severe hail.

Jun 13, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Canton (6 mi from Perry Heights)

Mar 28, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Perry Hgts (3 mi from Perry Heights)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Perry Heights

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 8, 2020EF0Massillon
4 mi from Perry Heights		14.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019EF0Canal Fulton
8 mi from Perry Heights		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 14, 2019EF0Comet
8 mi from Perry Heights		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 14, 2019EF0Brewster
7 mi from Perry Heights		8.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 14, 2019EF0Middle Branch
10 mi from Perry Heights		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 22, 2006F1Brewster
9 mi from Perry Heights		4.0 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Perry Heights

130 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Perry Heights since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on May 25, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedGreentown
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedEast Sparta, Hills And Dales
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedCanal Fulton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedLouisville, Perry Heights
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 26, 202670 mph, estimatedCanton, Reedurban
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202563 mph, estimatedCrystal Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202563 mph, estimatedNorth Industry
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202569 mph, estimatedAvondale, Canton Airport, Highland Park
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 202558 mph, measuredAkron Canton Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202463 mph, estimatedCrystal Spgs
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 Perry 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.

Nearby cities

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 Perry Heights.

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