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Hail history for Richville, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Richville on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 26, 2008. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Richville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Richville in the last two years.
Hail days near Richville by year
When hail season peaks near Richville
Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and June (11).
Largest hail storms near Richville
Jul 26, 2008 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Reedurban (6 mi from Richville)
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 Richville)
Jun 4, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Massillon (4 mi from Richville)
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 (7 mi from Richville)
Mar 28, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Perry Hgts (5 mi from Richville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Richville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2025 | EF0 | Justus 8 mi from Richville |
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF0 | Sandyville 9 mi from Richville |
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF0 | Massillon 5 mi from Richville |
| Mar 14, 2019 | EF0 | Brewster 5 mi from Richville |
| Jul 10, 2013 | EF1 | Bolivar 8 mi from Richville |
| Jun 22, 2006 | F1 | Brewster 7 mi from Richville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Richville
120 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Richville since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Apr 1, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | East Sparta, Hills And Dales 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Bolivar 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Perry Heights 1 wind report |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Canton, Reedurban 2 wind reports |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Crystal Spgs 1 wind report |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | North Industry, East Sparta 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Avondale, Highland Park 4 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Zoar 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Crystal Spgs 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Sippo, Nimisila 3 wind reports |
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 Richville; 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
- Massillon
41 hail days - Canton
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62 hail days - Wooster
27 hail days - Cuyahoga Falls
54 hail days - Stow
53 hail days - Kent
55 hail days - Medina
40 hail days
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 Richville.
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