Hail History

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Hail history for Richmond Heights, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Apr 15, 2026
Hail days since 200641
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles161

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Richmond Heights on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 15, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Richmond Heights

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Willowick, Wickliffe
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Richmond Heights		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20261 in
quarter		Newburgh Hgts
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Richmond Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20262 in
hen egg		Bedford Hgts, Moreland Hills
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Richmond Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 20250.88 in
nickel		Willowick
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Richmond Heights		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20250.88 in
nickel		University Hgts, Woodmere
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Richmond Heights		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251 in
quarter		Woodmere, Russell
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Richmond Heights		NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Lyndhurst, Highland Hgts, South Euclid
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Richmond 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 Richmond Heights by year

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When hail season peaks near Richmond Heights

Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and June (9).

1JanFeb1Mar5Apr11May9Jun2Jul8Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Richmond Heights

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

Apr 15, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bedford Hgts (9 mi from Richmond Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to hen egg-size in North Randall.

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

May 27, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chesterland (10 mi from Richmond Heights)

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 (9 mi from Richmond Heights)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Richmond Heights

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 6, 2024EF1Pleasant Vly
6 mi from Richmond Heights		1.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 6, 2024EF1Mulberry Corners
8 mi from Richmond Heights		3.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 25, 2023EF2Bedford Hgts
9 mi from Richmond Heights		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 25, 2023EF1Kirtland
10 mi from Richmond Heights		3.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 24, 2023EF1Cleveland Lakef
7 mi from Richmond Heights		0.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 20, 2013EF1Lyndhurst
4 mi from Richmond Heights		1.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 25, 2011EF1Scotland
8 mi from Richmond Heights		2.9 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Richmond Heights

161 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Richmond Heights since 2006, on 77 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Aug 10, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202653 mph, measuredCleveland, Bratenahl, Willoughby
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedShaker Heights, Eastlake
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202659 mph, measuredCleveland, Highland Heights, Eastlake
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202662 mph, measuredCleveland, Waite Hill
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedUniversity Hgts, Bedford Hgts, Willoughby
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202670 mph, estimatedPleasant Vly
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202681 mph, estimatedCleveland Lakef, Mayfield, Peck Corners
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202563 mph, estimatedEast Cleveland, Highland Hgts
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202569 mph, estimatedWilloughby
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 202563 mph, estimatedWaite Hill
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 Richmond 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 Richmond Heights.

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