Hail History

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Hail history for Strongsville, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 22, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.25 inMar 28, 2020
Hail days since 200635
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles181

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Strongsville on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Mar 28, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Strongsville ranks #490 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Strongsville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Westlake, Fairview Park, North Olmsted
3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Strongsville		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 15, 20262 in
hen egg		Walton Hills, Parma Hgts, Parma
5 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Strongsville		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Walton Hills
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Strongsville		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 Strongsville by year

3061073085091104111231321415162172181192202112222324125226

When hail season peaks near Strongsville

Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and June (7).

1JanFeb2Mar5Apr8May7Jun4Jul5Aug1Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Strongsville

Mar 28, 2020 · 2.25 in · Valley City (8 mi from Strongsville)

National Weather Service description (English): Social media report with pictures of golf ball to billiard ball-size hail in Valley City.

Apr 15, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Walton Hills (10 mi from Strongsville)

Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Strongsville (0 mi from Strongsville)

May 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Olmsted Falls (5 mi from Strongsville)

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

Jul 20, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Parma Hgts (7 mi from Strongsville)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Strongsville

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 6, 2024EF1Brook Park
6 mi from Strongsville		16.9 mi long, 350 yd wide
Apr 25, 2022EF0North Eaton
7 mi from Strongsville		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 8, 2014EF1Valley City
9 mi from Strongsville		6.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jul 8, 2014EF1Bennetts Corners
5 mi from Strongsville		1.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 23, 2014EF1Brunswick
6 mi from Strongsville		1.7 mi long, 120 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Strongsville

181 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Strongsville since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Nov 15, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 23, 2026damage reportedNorth Olmsted
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedNorth Olmsted, Middleburg Heights
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202668 mph, measuredBrunswick
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedNorth Ridgeville, Parma Heights, Broadview Heights
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedNorth Ridgeville, North Olmsted, Brooklyn
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202660 mph, estimatedGrafton Mole Field Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedFields, Olmsted Falls, Westview
4 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, 202671 mph, measuredBrook Park, North Olmsted, Linndale
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 Strongsville; 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 Strongsville.

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