Hail history for Rittman, OH

Last hail within 10 milesJun 10, 20261.25 in (half dollar)

Hail days, last 12 months3

Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 10, 2011

Hail days since 200632

Days with hail 1 inch or larger22

Tornadoes within 10 miles2

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles105

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rittman on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 10, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Rittman

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jun 10, 2026	1.25 in half dollar	Loyal Oak, Norton 2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Rittman	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 2026	1 in quarter	Wadsworth, Norton 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Rittman	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 2026	1 in quarter	Rittman, Norton, Creston 4 hail reports · closest near the center of Rittman	NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 2025	1.25 in half dollar	Madisonburg 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Rittman	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 Rittman by year

When hail season peaks near Rittman

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and August (6).

Largest hail storms near Rittman

Jun 10, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Smithville (8 mi from Rittman)

National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced half dollar to hen egg size hail. Numerous vehicles and homes sustained damage from the large hail.

Jul 26, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sherman (7 mi from Rittman)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of golf ball size hail was reported from Norton east through the Barberton area. Many homes and vehicles were damaged by the hail.

Aug 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wadsworth (4 mi from Rittman)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball sized hail was reported. Some vehicles were damaged.

Aug 7, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Marshallville (9 mi from Rittman)

May 5, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Madisonburg (9 mi from Rittman)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rittman

Date	Rating	Where	Path
May 12, 2014	EF0	Poe 9 mi from Rittman	0.2 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jun 17, 2009	EF0	Madisonburg 10 mi from Rittman	3.8 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rittman

105 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rittman since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jun 14, 2026.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 16, 2026	damage reported	Smithville 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026	damage reported	Creston, Marshallville, Norton 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 2026	61 mph, measured	Smithville, Loyal Oak 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Sharon Center 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 2025	63 mph, estimated	Sharon Center 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	69 mph, estimated	Norton, Easton, Doylestown 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 30, 2024	69 mph, estimated	Seville, Creston, Blake 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 2024	69 mph, estimated	Marshallville 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 2023	58 mph, estimated	Smithville 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 2023	69 mph, estimated	Doylestown 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 Rittman; 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 Rittman.

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