Hail History

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Hail history for Lakewood, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 22, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 7, 2010
Hail days since 200643
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles219

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lakewood on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 7, 2010. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Lakewood ranks #347 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Lakewood

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Westlake, Fairview Park, North Olmsted
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Lakewood		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20261 in
quarter		Newburgh Hgts
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Lakewood		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20262 in
hen egg		Walton Hills, Parma Hgts, Parma
6 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Lakewood		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Walton Hills
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Lakewood		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 Lakewood by year

3062073082092101011112413114115162172181192202122223124125326

When hail season peaks near Lakewood

Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and June (8).

1JanFeb3Mar5Apr10May8Jun5Jul7Aug1Sep2Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Lakewood

May 7, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rocky River (3 mi from Lakewood)

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 (9 mi from Lakewood)

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 (6 mi from Lakewood)

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

Apr 15, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Walton Hills (9 mi from Lakewood)

Aug 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newburgh Hgts (8 mi from Lakewood)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lakewood

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 6, 2024EF1Eagle Cliff
9 mi from Lakewood		7.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 6, 2024EF1Eagle Cliff
7 mi from Lakewood		1.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Aug 6, 2024EF1Brook Park
6 mi from Lakewood		16.9 mi long, 350 yd wide
Aug 24, 2023EF1Cleveland Lakef
8 mi from Lakewood		0.8 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lakewood

219 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lakewood since 2006, on 107 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Aug 10, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202660 mph, estimatedBay Village, Cleveland, Bratenahl
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 23, 202645 mph, measuredCleveland, North Olmsted
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedNorth Olmsted, Middleburg 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, Bay Village, North Olmsted
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedOlmsted Falls, Bay Vlg, Linndale
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202664 mph, estimatedNorth Olmsted
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202670 mph, estimatedShort Line Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202681 mph, estimatedCleveland Lakef, Brook Park, North Olmsted
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202569 mph, estimatedNorth Olmsted, Parma Hgts
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 Lakewood; 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 Lakewood.

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