Hail history for Cleveland, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cleveland since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cleveland
- Last hail
- Jun 25, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 7, 2020
59 reports on 39 days since 1965 · #7 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Cleveland
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Cleveland
The latest hail report in and around Cleveland is from June 25, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 25, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cleveland logged 29 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is 3.2 times the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #7 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cleveland accounts for 20% of the 302 reports filed in Cuyahoga County.
3% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Ohio town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on April 7, 2020 near 1 ENE Newburgh Hgts.
Reports were down 84% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (25). The busiest year was 2011, with 7 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (32% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cleveland 1.4
- Cuyahoga County 8.3
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cleveland 17
- Cuyahoga County 64
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cleveland 3%
- Cuyahoga County 4%
- Median Ohio town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 ENE Newburgh Hgts | Cuyahoga | — | 22:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 1965 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Cuyahoga | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.64 ENE Lakeshore | Cuyahoga | $25K | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cleveland | Cuyahoga | $50K | 20:37 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cleveland | Cuyahoga | $75K | 20:20 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 29 49%
- 1–2 in 28 47%
- 2 in + 2 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNE Newburgh Hgts | Cuyahoga | — | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NE Newburgh Hgts | Cuyahoga | — | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 ENE Newburgh Hgts | Cuyahoga | — | 22:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.09 ESE Linndale | Cuyahoga | — | 21:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.5 ENE (Bkl)cleveland Lakef | Cuyahoga | — | 21:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Brooklyn | Cuyahoga | — | 21:31 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | Lakeshore | Cuyahoga | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.15 ESE Lakeshore | Cuyahoga | $5K | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.64 ENE Lakeshore | Cuyahoga | $25K | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.62 NNE Lakeshore | Cuyahoga | — | 13:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Cleveland | Cuyahoga | — | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Cleveland Hgts | Cuyahoga | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cleveland
- Garfield Heights 9 km · 10
- Parma 11 km · 13
- Seven Hills 11 km · 10
- Euclid 18 km · 11
- North Royalton 19 km · 14
- Westlake 21 km · 14
- North Olmsted 21 km · 10
- Strongsville 22 km · 15
Questions about hail in Cleveland
How often does it hail in Cleveland, Ohio?
59 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cleveland since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #7 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cleveland?
Most reports come in May, August, June. May alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cleveland?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 7, 2020 near 1 ENE Newburgh Hgts. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cleveland?
The most recent report in this data is from June 25, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cleveland had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 25, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.