Hail History

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Hail history for Moreland Hills, 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 200644
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles165

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Moreland Hills on 44 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 Moreland Hills

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20261 in
quarter		Garfield Heights
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Moreland Hills		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20261 in
quarter		South Russell
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Moreland Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20262.25 inBedford, Solon, Bedford Hgts
10 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Moreland Hills		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20250.88 in
nickel		University Hgts, South Russell, Woodmere
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Moreland Hills		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251 in
quarter		Woodmere, South Russell, Russell
5 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Moreland Hills		NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Lyndhurst, Highland Hgts, South Euclid
6 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Moreland Hills		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 Moreland Hills by year

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When hail season peaks near Moreland Hills

Of the 44 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (17) and June (8).

1JanFeb1Mar4Apr17May8Jun3Jul7Aug2SepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Moreland Hills

Apr 15, 2026 · 2.25 in · Bedford (7 mi from Moreland Hills)

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 27, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chesterland (7 mi from Moreland Hills)

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

May 21, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · South Russell (5 mi from Moreland Hills)

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

Jan 8, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cuyahoga Co Airport (10 mi from Moreland Hills)

Apr 7, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · South Russell (7 mi from Moreland Hills)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Moreland Hills

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2026EF1Novelty
7 mi from Moreland Hills		1.5 mi long, 120 yd wide
Aug 6, 2024EF1Pleasant Vly
9 mi from Moreland Hills		1.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 6, 2024EF1Mulberry Corners
9 mi from Moreland Hills		3.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 25, 2023EF2Bedford Hgts
5 mi from Moreland Hills		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 25, 2023EF1Bainbridge
6 mi from Moreland Hills		1.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 16, 2019EF1Oakwood
7 mi from Moreland Hills		2.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 20, 2013EF1Lyndhurst
4 mi from Moreland Hills		1.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 25, 2011EF1Scotland
7 mi from Moreland Hills		2.9 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Moreland Hills

165 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Moreland Hills since 2006, on 86 days. The strongest measured gust was 105 mph on Nov 5, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedNewbury
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedShaker Heights, Bainbridge
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedSolon, Highland Heights
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedWaite Hill
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedUniversity Hgts, Bedford Hgts
3 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, 202663 mph, estimatedMayfield, Peck Corners
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202563 mph, estimatedEast Cleveland, Highland Hgts
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202569 mph, estimatedBainbridge
2 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 Moreland Hills; 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 Moreland Hills.

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