Hail History

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Hail history for Brecksville, 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 200642
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles135

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Brecksville on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Apr 15, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Brecksville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20261 in
quarter		Garfield Heights
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Brecksville		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20261 in
quarter		Newburgh Hgts
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Brecksville		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20262.25 inBedford, Walton Hills, Bedford Hgts
9 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Brecksville		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Walton Hills, Oakwood
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Brecksville		NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 20251 in
quarter		Oakwood
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Brecksville		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 Brecksville by year

306307408209210611112313214115116217118119220212232324225326

When hail season peaks near Brecksville

Of the 42 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and May (10).

JanFeb2Mar3Apr10May13Jun5Jul5Aug1Sep2OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Brecksville

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

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 (9 mi from Brecksville)

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).

May 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Middleburgh Hgts (10 mi from Brecksville)

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

Jul 20, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Parma Hgts (8 mi from Brecksville)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball-size in Parma Heights.

May 22, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Broadview Hgts (3 mi from Brecksville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Brecksville

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 6, 2024EF1Boston Mill
3 mi from Brecksville		3.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 25, 2023EF2Bedford Hgts
10 mi from Brecksville		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 16, 2019EF1Oakwood
7 mi from Brecksville		2.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 8, 2014EF1Bennetts Corners
8 mi from Brecksville		1.6 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Brecksville

135 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Brecksville since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Mar 25, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedNorthfield
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedMontrose-Ghent, Parma Heights, Broadview Heights
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedCuyahoga Falls, Brooklyn, Broadview Heights
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedBedford Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202663 mph, estimatedBoston Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202670 mph, estimatedLinndale, Parma
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202575 mph, estimatedAlexanders, Hinckley, Parma Hgts
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202486 mph, estimatedParma Hgts, Brecksville, Solon
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202463 mph, estimatedBroadview Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 202458 mph, estimatedPeninsula, Broadview Hgts, Brecksville
4 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 Brecksville; 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 Brecksville.

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