Hail History

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Hail history for Rocky River, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 22, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 7, 2010
Hail days since 200638
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles219

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rocky River on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 7, 2010. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Rocky River

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Westlake, Fairview Park, North Olmsted
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Rocky River		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 15, 20261 in
quarter		Parma Hgts, Parma, Middleburgh Hgts
4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Rocky River		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 Rocky River by year

30620730820921091111231311411516217218119220212212312425226

When hail season peaks near Rocky River

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and June (8).

1JanFeb2Mar5Apr9May8Jun3Jul6Aug1Sep2Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Rocky River

May 7, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rocky River (1 mi from Rocky River)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail was observed. Many vehicles and a few homes were damaged.

Jul 20, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Westlake (4 mi from Rocky River)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball-size in Parma Heights.

May 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Olmsted Falls (8 mi from Rocky River)

National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced golf ball size hail. Many vehicles as well as some homes were damaged during this event.

May 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lakeshore (10 mi from Rocky River)

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

Aug 22, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westlake (4 mi from Rocky River)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rocky River

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 6, 2024EF1Eagle Cliff
7 mi from Rocky River		7.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 6, 2024EF1Eagle Cliff
5 mi from Rocky River		1.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Aug 6, 2024EF1Brook Park
5 mi from Rocky River		16.9 mi long, 350 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rocky River

219 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rocky River since 2006, on 100 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jun 23, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202660 mph, estimatedBay Village, Cleveland
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 23, 202645 mph, measuredCleveland, North Olmsted
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedNorth Ridgeville, North Olmsted, Middleburg Heights
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202659 mph, measuredCleveland, Rocky River, Parma Heights
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202641 mph, measuredBay Village, North Olmsted, Westlake
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedOlmsted Falls, Bay Vlg, Linndale
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202664 mph, estimatedNorth Olmsted
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202670 mph, estimatedShort Line Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202681 mph, estimatedCleveland Lakef, Brook Park, North Olmsted
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202569 mph, estimatedNorth Olmsted, Parma Hgts, North Ridgeville
3 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 Rocky River; 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 Rocky River.

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