Hail history for Elyria, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elyria since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Elyria
- Last hail
- May 16, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 7, 2011
24 reports on 18 days since 1996 · #53 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Elyria
- 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 Elyria
The latest hail report in and around Elyria is from May 16, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on August 23, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Elyria logged 16 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 78% more than the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #53 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Elyria accounts for 13% of the 180 reports filed in Lorain County.
4% 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 June 7, 2011 near 2 S Elyria.
Reports were down 55% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2011, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (46% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Elyria 0.8
- Lorain County 4.5
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Elyria 11
- Lorain County 53
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Elyria 4%
- Lorain County 1%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 22, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 23, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 S Elyria | Lorain | $100K | 08:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NW Elyria | Lorain | — | 19:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2005 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Elyria | Lorain | $30K | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.95 SSE Lorain Co Regl Arpt | Lorain | — | 04:06 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 WSW Elyria | Lorain | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 42%
- 1–2 in 13 54%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.95 SSE Lorain Co Regl Arpt | Lorain | — | 04:06 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 WSW Elyria | Lorain | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NW Elyria | Lorain | — | 19:54 local · NCEI |
| Jan 8, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.04 E Elyria | Lorain | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jan 8, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.04 W Elyria | Lorain | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.21 W East Carlisle | Lorain | $2K | 21:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 S Elyria | Lorain | $100K | 08:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Elyria | Lorain | — | 08:12 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Elyria | Lorain | — | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Elyria | Lorain | — | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Elyria | Lorain | — | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.22 N Elyria Wallhead Arpt | Lorain | — | 14:23 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Elyria
- North Ridgeville 7 km · 12
- Lorain 9 km · 20
- Amherst 11 km · 12
- Grafton 12 km · 10
- Oberlin 14 km · 14
- LaGrange 15 km · 16
- North Olmsted 16 km · 10
- Westlake 17 km · 14
Questions about hail in Elyria
How often does it hail in Elyria, Ohio?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elyria since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #53 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Elyria?
Most reports come in May, June, January. May alone accounts for 46% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Elyria?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 7, 2011 near 2 S Elyria. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Elyria?
The most recent report in this data is from May 16, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Elyria had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 16, 2025.
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.