Hail History

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Hail history for University Heights, 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 200641
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles169

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of University Heights on 41 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 University Heights

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Willowick, Garfield Heights, Wickliffe
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from University Heights		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20261 in
quarter		Newburgh Hgts
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from University Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20262.25 inBedford, Solon, Bedford Hgts
7 hail reports · closest 5 mi from University Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 20250.88 in
nickel		Willowick
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from University Heights		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20250.88 in
nickel		University Hgts, Woodmere
2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from University Heights		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251 in
quarter		Woodmere, South Russell, Russell
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from University Heights		NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Lyndhurst, Highland Hgts, South Euclid
6 hail reports · closest near the center of University Heights		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 University Heights by year

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When hail season peaks near University Heights

Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and June (9).

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Largest hail storms near University Heights

Apr 15, 2026 · 2.25 in · Bedford (7 mi from University Heights)

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.

Apr 7, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Newburgh Hgts (6 mi from University Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reported ping pong ball to hen egg-size hail in Slavic Village (i.e. one mile ENE of Newburgh Heights).

Aug 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newburgh Hgts (5 mi from University Heights)

May 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lakeshore (6 mi from University Heights)

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

Aug 22, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Willowick (10 mi from University Heights)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of University Heights

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 6, 2024EF1Pleasant Vly
10 mi from University Heights		1.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 25, 2023EF2Bedford Hgts
5 mi from University Heights		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 24, 2023EF1Cleveland Lakef
5 mi from University Heights		0.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 16, 2019EF1Oakwood
10 mi from University Heights		2.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 20, 2013EF1Lyndhurst
4 mi from University Heights		1.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 25, 2011EF1Scotland
9 mi from University Heights		2.9 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near University Heights

169 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of University Heights since 2006, on 82 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Aug 10, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202653 mph, measuredCleveland, Bratenahl
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedShaker Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202659 mph, measuredCleveland, Solon, Highland Heights
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202662 mph, measuredCleveland, Independence, Waite Hill
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedLakeshore, University Hgts, Bedford Hgts
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202670 mph, estimatedPleasant Vly
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202670 mph, estimatedBentleyville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202681 mph, estimatedCleveland Lakef, Mayfield
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202563 mph, estimatedEast Cleveland, Highland Hgts
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202575 mph, estimatedAlexanders
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 University Heights; 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 University Heights.

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