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Hail istori fɔ Independence, OH

Las hail insay 10 mailAug 22, 20261.00 in (25-sent koin)
Hail dei, las 12 mɔn3
Biges hail sin 20062.25 inApr 15, 2026
Hail dei sin 200648
Dei wit hail 1 inch o mɔ29
Tɔnado insay 10 mail5
Win ripɔt we win blow bad insay 10 mail174

Dem tɔk say hail kam insay 10 mail fɔ Independence long 48 dei sin 2006. Biges stɔn we dem meka na 2.25 in long Apr 15, 2026. Hail dɔn kam mɔst long May an June.

Risent hail nia Independence

DeitHail saizWeaSors
Aug 22, 20261.00 in
25-sent koin		Garfield Heights
1 hail report · klos 4 mi frɔm Independence		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20261.00 in
25-sent koin		Newburgh Hgts
2 hail reports · klos 6 mi frɔm Independence		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20262.25 inBedford, Walton Hills, Bedford Hgts
10 hail reports · klos 2 mi frɔm Independence		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20250.88 in
5-sent koin		University Hgts
1 hail report · klos 9 mi frɔm Independence		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251.25 in
50-sent koin		Walton Hills, Woodmere, Oakwood
3 hail reports · klos 2 mi frɔm Independence		NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 20251.00 in
25-sent koin		Oakwood
1 hail report · klos 8 mi frɔm Independence		NOAA Storm Events

One rɔ fɔ evri dei: biges hail we dem tɔk say i kam dat dei insay 10 mail, di ples an nɔmba fɔ ripɔt.

Dei we it hail na near Independence, by yia

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Wen hail season pik up na near Independence

Out of di 48 hail dei sin 2006, most of dem fall in May (14) and June (11).

1JanFeb3Mar2Apr14May11Jun4Jul8Aug2Sep2OctNov1Dec

Biggest hail storm na near Independence

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

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 · 2.00 in (hen eg) · Newburgh Hgts (6 mi from Independence)

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 bol) · Newburgh Hgts (7 mi from Independence)

May 7, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf bol) · Cleveland (9 mi from Independence)

National Weather Service description (English): Nickel to golf ball sized hail was reported. A few vehicles were damaged.

May 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf bol) · Middleburgh Hgts (8 mi from Independence)

National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced golf ball size hail. Numerous vehicles were damaged during this event.

Tornado insay 10 mile of Independence

DeitRatingWeaPas
Aug 6, 2024EF1Boston Mill
6 mi from Independence		3.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 25, 2023EF2Bedford Hgts
8 mi from Independence		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 24, 2023EF1Cleveland Lakef
9 mi from Independence		0.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 16, 2019EF1Oakwood
7 mi from Independence		2.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 8, 2014EF1Bennetts Corners
9 mi from Independence		1.6 mi long, 200 yd wide

Strong thunderstorm wind near Independence

174 reports of strong thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Independence since 2006, on 88 de. Di strongest gust we dem measure na 70 mph on Mar 25, 2023.

DeitStrongest gustWeaSors
Aug 22, 2026dem tɔk say win blow badMiddleburg Heights, Shaker Heights, Northfield
3 win ripɔt		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026dem tɔk say win blow badParma Heights, Lakewood, Cleveland
5 win ripɔt		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026dem tɔk say win blow badBrooklyn, Broadview Heights, Independence
4 win ripɔt		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, we tinkLinndale, Lakeshore, University Hgts
5 win ripɔt		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202670 mph, we tinkShort Line Jct
1 win ripɔt		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202663 mph, we tinkBoston Hgts
1 win ripɔt		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202681 mph, we tinkCleveland Lakef, Linndale, Parma
4 win ripɔt		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202575 mph, we tinkAlexanders, Hinckley, Parma Hgts
3 win ripɔt		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202486 mph, we tinkParma Hgts, Cleveland, Brecksville
12 win ripɔt		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202463 mph, we tinkBroadview Hgts
1 win ripɔt		NOAA Storm Events

Big tɔnda win na win we blow 58 mph o pass, o win we mek damij. Dem kin meka win long weza steshɔn; dem kin tink long pipul we si win an damij.

Wan yu fi file claim for roof or kaar hail?

Insurers ask for di date of loss. Di dates on dis page na wen dem report hail na near Independence; hail fit hit one street and miss di next, so a report no prove damage for yu address. A licensed roofer or yu insurance adjuster fit inspect di roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing 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). Dem measure distances from di center of Independence.

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