Hail History

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Hail history for Detroit-Shoreway, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 7, 2010
Hail days since 200640
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles209

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Detroit-Shoreway on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 7, 2010. Hail is most common here in May and August.

Recent hail near Detroit-Shoreway

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Westlake, Fairview Park, Garfield Heights
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Detroit-Shoreway		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20261 in
quarter		Newburgh Hgts
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Detroit-Shoreway		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20262 in
hen egg		Walton Hills, Parma Hgts, Parma
6 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Detroit-Shoreway		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Walton Hills
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Detroit-Shoreway		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 Detroit-Shoreway by year

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When hail season peaks near Detroit-Shoreway

Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and August (8).

1JanFeb3Mar2Apr12May6Jun4Jul8Aug1Sep2Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Detroit-Shoreway

May 7, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rocky River (6 mi from Detroit-Shoreway)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail was observed. Many vehicles and a few homes were damaged.

Apr 7, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Newburgh Hgts (5 mi from Detroit-Shoreway)

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).

Jul 20, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Westlake (10 mi from Detroit-Shoreway)

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

Apr 15, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Walton Hills (7 mi from Detroit-Shoreway)

Aug 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newburgh Hgts (5 mi from Detroit-Shoreway)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Detroit-Shoreway

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 6, 2024EF1Brook Park
8 mi from Detroit-Shoreway		16.9 mi long, 350 yd wide
Aug 24, 2023EF1Cleveland Lakef
5 mi from Detroit-Shoreway		0.8 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Detroit-Shoreway

209 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Detroit-Shoreway since 2006, on 103 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 23, 202645 mph, measuredCleveland
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedMiddleburg Heights, North Olmsted, Shaker Heights
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202659 mph, measuredCleveland, Rocky River, Parma Heights
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202662 mph, measuredCleveland, Westlake, Brooklyn
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedBay Vlg, Linndale, Lakeshore
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202670 mph, estimatedShort Line Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202681 mph, estimatedCleveland Lakef, Brook Park, Bay Vlg
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202569 mph, estimatedParma Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 202569 mph, estimatedFairview, Bay Vlg
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 Detroit-Shoreway; 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 Detroit-Shoreway.

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