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Hail history for Sheffield, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sheffield on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 20, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Sheffield
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Westlake, North Olmsted, Avon Lake 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Sheffield |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Lorain Co Regl Airport 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Sheffield |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Sheffield by year
When hail season peaks near Sheffield
Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and June (9).
Largest hail storms near Sheffield
Jun 7, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Elyria (6 mi from Sheffield)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail the size of hen eggs was reported. Several vehicles were damaged by the hail.Jul 20, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Westlake (10 mi from Sheffield)
Aug 28, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Amherst (7 mi from Sheffield)
Jul 23, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grafton (10 mi from Sheffield)
National Weather Service description (English): The public reported golf ball size hail in Grafton.Aug 23, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elyria (3 mi from Sheffield)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball-size about two-miles northwest of Elyria.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sheffield
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2024 | EF1 | Sheffield 4 mi from Sheffield |
| Aug 6, 2024 | EF1 | Eagle Cliff 8 mi from Sheffield |
| Aug 6, 2024 | EF1 | Eagle Cliff 9 mi from Sheffield |
| Aug 25, 2023 | EF0 | Grafton 10 mi from Sheffield |
| May 12, 2014 | EF0 | Shawville 6 mi from Sheffield |
| Mar 14, 2007 | EF0 | Elyria 4 mi from Sheffield |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sheffield
223 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sheffield since 2006, on 104 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 18, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | South Amherst, Bay Village, Sheffield Lake 3 wind reports |
| Aug 23, 2026 | damage reported | North Olmsted 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | North Ridgeville, North Olmsted 3 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Avon, North Ridgeville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Amherst, Sheffield Lake, North Ridgeville 6 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Amherst, Eaton Estates 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Bay Village, Elyria, North Ridgeville 6 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Lorain, Amherst, Fields 3 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 85 mph, estimated | Amherst, Clearview, North Olmsted 7 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 74 mph, measured | North Ridgeville, Amherst, North Olmsted 4 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 Sheffield; 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 Sheffield.
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