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Hail history for Vermilion-on-the-Lake, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Vermilion-on-the-Lake on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 7, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Vermilion-on-the-Lake
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Vermilion-on-the-Lake in the last two years.
Hail days near Vermilion-on-the-Lake by year
When hail season peaks near Vermilion-on-the-Lake
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and April (4).
Largest hail storms near Vermilion-on-the-Lake
Aug 28, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Amherst (6 mi from Vermilion-on-the-Lake)
May 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vermilion On The Lk (1 mi from Vermilion-on-the-Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced a large swath of hail ranging in size from nickels to golf balls. Locations across Lorain county, including Vermilion, Elyria, and North Ridgeville were hit hardest. Many vehicles and some homes were damaged by the hail.Jun 7, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lorain (8 mi from Vermilion-on-the-Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Nickel to golf ball sized hail was observed. Many vehicles were damaged by the hail.May 7, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Vermilion (2 mi from Vermilion-on-the-Lake)
May 14, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Amherst (6 mi from Vermilion-on-the-Lake)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Vermilion-on-the-Lake
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | EF1 | Oberlin Airport 10 mi from Vermilion-on-the-Lake |
| Aug 24, 2023 | EF1 | Beulah Beach 6 mi from Vermilion-on-the-Lake |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Vermilion-on-the-Lake
91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Vermilion-on-the-Lake since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 18, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | South Amherst 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Vermilion 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Berlin Heights 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Amherst 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Amherst 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Vermilion 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Axtel, Lorain, Amherst 3 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 85 mph, estimated | Amherst, Clearview, Birmingham 7 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Ogontz 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Amherst, Lorain Co Regl Airport 2 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 Vermilion-on-the-Lake; 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
- Lorain
34 hail days - Elyria
42 hail days - North Ridgeville
45 hail days - Strongsville
35 hail days - Lakewood
43 hail days - Brunswick
39 hail days - Parma
46 hail days - Cleveland
42 hail days
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 Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
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