Hail History

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Hail history for Solon, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.25 inApr 15, 2026
Hail days since 200648
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles124

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Solon on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Apr 15, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Solon

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20261 in
quarter		Garfield Heights
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Solon		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20261 in
quarter		South Russell
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Solon		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20262.25 inBedford, Solon, Bedford Hgts
9 hail reports · closest near the center of Solon		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20250.88 in
nickel		University Hgts, South Russell, Woodmere
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Solon		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251 in
quarter		Woodmere, South Russell, Russell
5 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Solon		NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Lyndhurst, South Euclid, Oakwood
4 hail reports · closest near the center of Solon		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 Solon by year

50630710820931091131231321411516317182192202112222324325326

When hail season peaks near Solon

Of the 48 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (15) and June (9).

1JanFeb2Mar5Apr15May9Jun4Jul8Aug3SepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Solon

Apr 15, 2026 · 2.25 in · Bedford (5 mi from Solon)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to golf ball-size to slightly larger than hen egg-size in Bedford. For example, received a picture of a 2.25 diameter hailstone, measured with a ruler, in Bedford. Also, wind-driven severe hail damaged some of the siding and a window of a house in the town. According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Bedford's mayor estimated the severe hailstorm caused $1 million in damage to city hall and the surrounding city government complex alone.

May 21, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · South Russell (8 mi from Solon)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-size hail in Novelty, about three-miles north of South Russell.

Jul 20, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Valley View (8 mi from Solon)

Apr 7, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · South Russell (8 mi from Solon)

May 1, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lyndhurst (10 mi from Solon)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Solon

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2026EF1Novelty
10 mi from Solon		1.5 mi long, 120 yd wide
Aug 25, 2023EF2Bedford Hgts
5 mi from Solon		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 25, 2023EF1Bainbridge
4 mi from Solon		1.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 16, 2019EF1Oakwood
4 mi from Solon		2.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 20, 2013EF1Lyndhurst
8 mi from Solon		1.3 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Solon

124 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Solon since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 105 mph on Nov 5, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedShaker Heights, Northfield, Bainbridge
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedSolon
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedIndependence
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedUniversity Hgts, Bedford Hgts
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202670 mph, estimatedBentleyville, Boston Hgts
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202569 mph, estimatedBainbridge
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202575 mph, estimatedAlexanders, Aurora
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202475 mph, estimatedSolon, Fullertown, Lyndhurst
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202469 mph, estimatedLyndhurst
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202463 mph, estimatedBainbridge
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 Solon; 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

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 Solon.

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