Hail history for Cuyahoga County, OH

Cuyahoga County has 297 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 149 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 16, 1965.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 297 since 1956

1″ or larger 149 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 16, 1965

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Cuyahoga County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Cuyahoga County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 297 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 15, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 15, 2026	2.25″	Tennis ball
April 15, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 15, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
April 15, 2026	0.75″	Penny

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Cuyahoga County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

April 15, 2026 · 2.25″ (tennis ball)

Received social media picture of hailstones slightly larger than hen egg-size in Solon. According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Solon's mayor estimated hail-related damage totaled at least $500k.

April 15, 2026 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail up to hen egg-size in North Randall.

May 7, 2010 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball sized hail was observed. Many vehicles and a few homes were damaged.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	10	9	10	48	79	97	42

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Cuyahoga County

Has it ever hailed in Cuyahoga County?

Yes — 297 hail events have been recorded for Cuyahoga County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 149 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Cuyahoga County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Cuyahoga County, OH is April 15, 2026, with 2.0″ (hen egg) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Cuyahoga County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 16, 1965. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Ohio hail history

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.