Hail Swath Map Preview
The Akron, OH hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.75". There are 32 public hail reports, 18 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 15, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Akron, OH Hail Map
The April 15, 2026 hail swath map for Akron, OH covers approximately 1,023 square miles and includes an estimated 413,428 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 331 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 123,749 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 249 sq mi | 87,049 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 331 sq mi | 123,749 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 159 sq mi | 69,597 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 75 sq mi | 21,042 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 55 sq mi | 28,978 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 65 sq mi | 30,149 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 59 sq mi | 35,178 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 20 sq mi | 8,301 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 6 sq mi | 6,122 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 3 sq mi | 1,895 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 2 sq mi | 1,368 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Akron, OH Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 15, 2026 hail swath map area for Akron, OH, HailGeeks estimates 190,509 single-family homes, 10,250 townhomes, and 43,289 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 57,171 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 38,139 | 2,416 | 8,399 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 57,171 | 4,213 | 13,097 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 32,402 | 1,293 | 6,512 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 9,898 | 445 | 1,343 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 14,383 | 395 | 3,198 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 13,752 | 364 | 2,771 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 16,155 | 822 | 5,099 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 3,925 | 112 | 768 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 2,886 | 138 | 1,366 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 1,249 | 25 | 121 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 549 | 27 | 615 |
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Counties Inside the Akron, OH Hail Map
Hail from the April 15, 2026 storm was mapped across 16 counties in the Akron, OH region. Cuyahoga County, OH had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.75" with roughly 92,611 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Akron, OH Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 66 cities near Akron, OH. Solon, OH had the strongest mapped signal at 2.50", with an estimated 5,077 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Akron, OH Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the April 15, 2026 Akron, OH hail map spans 84 ZIP codes. ZIP 44146 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 9,930.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 15, 2026 hail map for Akron, OH currently list 32 public hail reports, 18 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 15, 2026 3:40 PM CT |
1.75 in | Solon | OH | Corrects previous hail report from Solon. Images shared via social media of large hail. |
April 15, 2026 3:47 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NE Parma | OH | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 15, 2026 3:48 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 ESE Parma Heights | OH | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 15, 2026 3:55 PM CT |
2.00 in | 1 N Seven Hills | OH | Updated previous hail report from 1 N Seven Hills to 2 inch diameter hail. |
April 15, 2026 3:58 PM CT |
1.50 in | 1 NNE Seven Hills | OH | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 15, 2026 4:00 PM CT |
1.25 in | Bedford | OH | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 15, 2026 4:02 PM CT |
2.00 in | Bedford | OH | Picture of hail slightly over 2 inch in diameter hail received from Bedford. |
April 15, 2026 4:03 PM CT |
2.00 in | 1 SE North Randall | OH | Hail lasted 10 to 15 minutes ranging in size from 1.00 to 2.00 inches in diameter. |
April 15, 2026 4:03 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 SW Maple Heights | OH | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 15, 2026 4:03 PM CT |
2.00 in | 1 NNE Bedford | OH | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 15, 2026 4:09 PM CT |
1.50 in | 2 SSW Moreland Hills | OH | Delayed report. Time estimated via radar. |
April 15, 2026 4:09 PM CT |
1.00 in | Solon | OH | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 15, 2026 4:16 PM CT |
1.00 in | Bainbridge | OH | Corrects previous hail report from Bainbridge. Public report of significant accumulation of one inch and greater hail. |
April 15, 2026 4:20 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 NW Bainbridge | OH | Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). |
April 15, 2026 4:21 PM CT |
2.00 in | 5 E Bainbridge | OH | Time estimated via radar. |
April 15, 2026 4:27 PM CT |
1.75 in | Kipton | OH | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 15, 2026 4:46 PM CT |
2.00 in | 5 E West Farmington | OH | Time estimated via radar. |
April 15, 2026 4:48 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 NE Bainbridge | OH | Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). |
April 15, 2026 4:48 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 W Grafton | OH | Time estimated via radar. |
April 15, 2026 4:48 PM CT |
2.00 in | Bristolville | OH | Corrects previous hail report from Bristolville. Social media images of large hail and damaged vehicles. |
April 15, 2026 4:53 PM CT |
1.00 in | Grafton | OH | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 15, 2026 5:00 PM CT |
1.00 in | I271 In Bedford | OH | Significant accumulation of hail on I271 creating a slush and slowing traffic. |
April 15, 2026 5:06 PM CT |
1.00 in | Mecca | OH | Intersection of SR 88 and Phillips Rice Rd. |
April 15, 2026 5:13 PM CT |
1.50 in | 3 N Orangeville | OH | Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). |
April 15, 2026 5:14 PM CT |
1.25 in | 3 W Greenville | PA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 15, 2026 5:14 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 NE Orangeville | PA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 15, 2026 5:16 PM CT |
1.00 in | Bainbridge | OH | Public report of significant accumulation of one inch and greater hail. |
April 15, 2026 5:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | Wadsworth | OH | Mainly dime to penny-sized but some as large as quarters. |
April 15, 2026 5:39 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NW Barberton | OH | -Delayed Report- Brief quarter-sized hail in western Barberton. |
April 15, 2026 5:40 PM CT |
1.75 in | Solon | OH | Images shared via social media of large hail. |
April 15, 2026 5:48 PM CT |
2.00 in | Bristolville | OH | Social media images of large hail and damaged vehicles. |
April 15, 2026 6:05 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 ESE Brimfield | OH | Quarter sized hail reported by the public. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 15, 2026 4:10 PM CT | 1 NNW Solon | OH | Significant storm damage in Solon from a combination of wind and hail. Numerous trees were downed with some falling onto houses. Damage to siding and windows due to wind driven hail. | |
April 15, 2026 4:18 PM CT | 5 N Hiram | OH | Several trees down. Time estimated via radar. | |
April 15, 2026 4:48 PM CT | Bristolville | OH | Significant damage from a combination of wind and hail in Bristolville... including downed trees and power polls along with damage to siding... roofs and windows. | |
April 15, 2026 5:00 PM CT | 2 SSW Cortland | OH | Tree down. | |
April 15, 2026 5:08 PM CT | 1 NE Cortland | OH | Numerous branches broken. | |
April 15, 2026 5:10 PM CT | Hartford | OH | Several trees downed in Hartford Twp. | |
April 15, 2026 5:15 PM CT | 3 W Greenville | PA | Several reports of trees and wires down in West Salem Township. Time estimated from radar. | |
April 15, 2026 5:19 PM CT | Boston Heights | OH | -Delayed Report- Several trees downed in Boston Heights... with a few roads closed into the following day for cleanup. | |
April 15, 2026 5:40 PM CT | Mantua | OH | -Delayed Report- Several trees downed in Mantua... including one on a car and another on a house. | |
April 15, 2026 5:45 PM CT | Hiram | OH | Two downed trees in Hiram. | |
April 15, 2026 5:46 PM CT | 1 NW Lakemore | OH | A few trees downed in Sawyerwood/Springfield Twp. | |
April 15, 2026 5:48 PM CT | 1 S Garrettsville | OH | -Delayed Report- Numerous large limbs and trees downed. | |
April 15, 2026 5:57 PM CT | 3 SE Mogadore | OH | Several trees downed in Suffield Township. | |
April 15, 2026 6:04 PM CT | 1 NE Craig Beach | OH | A couple of trees downed in Milton Twp near the Trumbull Co line. | |
April 15, 2026 6:25 PM CT | 5 S Craig Beach | OH | Tree downed. Time estimated via radar. | |
April 15, 2026 6:25 PM CT | Brookfield | OH | Trees downed in Brookfield. | |
April 15, 2026 6:26 PM CT | Hubbard | OH | Trees downed in and around Hubbard. | |
April 15, 2026 6:25 PM CT | 90 mph | 3 SW Brookfield Center | OH | -Delayed Report- Storm survey found damage consistent with 90 MPH straight line winds along Everett East Road in Brookfield Township. Dozens of trees were uprooted or snapped. Two homes sustained damage from falling limbs. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the April 15, 2026 Akron, OH storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Akron, OH Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Akron, OH region as the April 15, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Oct 6, 2025 through Apr 14, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 14, 2026.
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