Hail HistoryHail history for Cuyahoga County, OH
185 hail reports in Cuyahoga County since 2006 on 67 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 7, 2010.
Cities in Cuyahoga County
- Cleveland
42 hail days - Parma
46 hail days - Lakewood
43 hail days - Euclid
35 hail days - Cleveland Heights
38 hail days - Strongsville
35 hail days - Collinwood
37 hail days - Westlake
39 hail days - North Olmsted
44 hail days - North Royalton
42 hail days - Garfield Heights
52 hail days - Shaker Heights
47 hail days - Glenville
43 hail days - Solon
48 hail days - Maple Heights
52 hail days - South Euclid
46 hail days - Rocky River
38 hail days - Parma Heights
47 hail days - Broadview Heights
45 hail days - Berea
47 hail days - Mayfield Heights
44 hail days - Brook Park
45 hail days - Clark-Fulton
41 hail days - Detroit-Shoreway
40 hail days - East Cleveland
43 hail days - Fairview Park
42 hail days - Hough
47 hail days - Middleburg Heights
44 hail days - Bay
37 hail days - Lyndhurst
49 hail days - Warrensville Heights
54 hail days - Brecksville
42 hail days - University Heights
41 hail days - Bedford
50 hail days - Beachwood
46 hail days - Seven Hills
46 hail days - Brooklyn
48 hail days - Bedford Heights
49 hail days - Richmond Heights
41 hail days - Olmsted Falls
40 hail days - Highland Heights
42 hail days - Independence
48 hail days - Pepper Pike
43 hail days - Chagrin Falls
45 hail days - Mayfield
44 hail days - Moreland Hills
44 hail days - Orange
50 hail days
Recent hail in Cuyahoga County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Westlake, Wickliffe, Fairview Park 5 hail reports |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Newburgh Hgts 2 hail reports |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2.25 in | Bedford, Solon, Walton Hills 12 hail reports |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Willowick 1 hail report |
| May 5, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | University Hgts, Woodmere 2 hail reports |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Walton Hills, Woodmere, Oakwood 3 hail reports |
| May 1, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Lyndhurst, Highland Hgts, South Euclid 6 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Cuyahoga County by year
When hail season peaks in Cuyahoga County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Cuyahoga County
366 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Cuyahoga County since 2006, on 147 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Aug 10, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Bay Village, Cleveland 3 wind reports |
| Aug 23, 2026 | damage reported | North Olmsted 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Shaker Heights, North Olmsted, Middleburg Heights 4 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Cleveland, Rocky River, Lakewood 9 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Cleveland, Bay Village, North Olmsted 8 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Olmsted Falls, Cleveland Lakef, Bay Vlg 9 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | North Olmsted 1 wind report |
| May 9, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Short Line Jct 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Bentleyville 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Cleveland Lakef, Brook Park, North Olmsted 8 wind reports |
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 Cuyahoga County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).