Hail history for Sylvania, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 11, 20261.75 in (golf ball)

Hail days, last 12 months2

Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 1, 2012

Hail days since 200628

Days with hail 1 inch or larger18

Tornadoes within 10 miles3

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles135

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sylvania on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 1, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Sylvania

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Aug 11, 2026	1.75 in golf ball	Ottawa Lake, Berkey 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Sylvania	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 26, 2026	1 in quarter	Centennial, Sylvania, Ottawa Lake 5 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Sylvania	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 Sylvania by year

When hail season peaks near Sylvania

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and May (7).

Largest hail storms near Sylvania

Aug 18, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Toledo (10 mi from Sylvania)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as hen eggs fell on the Shoreland area for several minutes. Many vehicles were damaged by the hail.

Jul 1, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Toledo (10 mi from Sylvania)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to hen egg sized hail was reported. Some vehicles were damaged by the hail.

Jun 21, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Berkey (6 mi from Sylvania)

May 1, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Toledo Express (9 mi from Sylvania)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported. Some vehicles were damaged.

Mar 15, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Whiteford Center (2 mi from Sylvania)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sylvania

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jun 15, 2023	EF2	National Airport 9 mi from Sylvania	3.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 20, 2021	EF1	Riga 9 mi from Sylvania	2.7 mi long, 125 yd wide
Sep 28, 2011	EF0	Temperance 9 mi from Sylvania	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sylvania

135 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sylvania since 2006, on 75 days. The strongest measured gust was 89 mph on Jul 5, 2012.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	damage reported	Holland, Lambertville 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026	67 mph, measured	Sylvania 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	damage reported	Toledo 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Sylvania 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Holland 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 2026	64 mph, estimated	Lambertville Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 4, 2026	70 mph, estimated	Anthony 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Sylvania 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 2025	69 mph, estimated	Holland, Sylvania 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 2024	63 mph, estimated	Vulcan 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 Sylvania; 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 Sylvania.

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