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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 44256

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 44256 from May 30, 1960 through September 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
67
Wind Reports
113
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 44256 · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 44256

67 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2026
1:02 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Montrose-Ghent, OH
1.25″ hail
Mar 28, 2020
5:19 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Medina, OH
0.75″ hail
Aug 19, 2014
8:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Chatham, OH
0.75″ hail
May 12, 2014
8:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Medina, OH
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2014
7:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail the size of quarters was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Medina, OH
1.25″ hail
May 12, 2014
7:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to half dollar sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Medina, OH
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2013
2:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail at the Medina Municipal airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.08 E Windfall, OH
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2013
2:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The media reported quarter size hail in Medina.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.08 SE Abbeyville, OH
0.88″ hail
Jun 12, 2013
9:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Brunswick, OH
0.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2013
8:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Chatham, OH
0.75″ hail
Jul 3, 2012
10:45 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Medina, OH
0.88″ hail
May 29, 2012
8:55 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Medina, OH
0.88″ hail
May 29, 2012
8:54 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Medina, OH
0.75″ hail
May 7, 2012
4:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Medina, OH
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2012
4:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Medina, OH
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 44256

113 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
11:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees topped/sheared.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Medina, OH
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMA reports a few trees down on lawns and power lines_ no significant impacts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Medina, OH
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
9:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large portion of a maple tree split off and fell on the 400 block of E North Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Medina, OH
UNK mph
Sep 22, 2025
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Gloria Glens Park, OH
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2025
7:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report; Time estimated by radar; Spotter reported roof damage near the intersection of Smith and Cartsen.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Medina, OH
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
3:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees snapped... power lines downed... and shingles blown off. Estimated 70 mph winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Lodi, OH
UNK mph
May 5, 2025
11:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Abbeyville Road and SR 18/57.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Medina, OH
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: multiple downed trees - time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Lodi, OH
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2024
8:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 6 inch diameter branches down. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Montrose-Ghent, OH
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2024
8:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or snapped;.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Medina, OH
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2024
8:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: healthy tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Medina, OH
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2023
6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Medina, OH
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2023
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Boneta Rd between Route 18 and Ridgewood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Medina, OH
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
4:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN ACROSS NICHOLS ROAD SOUTH OF WEYMOUTH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Brunswick, OH
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
4:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POLES AND WIRES DOWN NEAR I271 AND RIDGE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Brunswick, OH
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 44256

9 reports
UNK category
Jul 7, 2025
7:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Cleveland storm survey determined that an EF-0 tornado occurred from Chatham Township to Lafayette Township in Medina County OH. The tornado began near the intersection of Spencer Lake Road and Ballou Road. The tornado mainly produced tree damage along its path with multiple trees snapped. The tornado moved southeast across Spencer Lake Road and damaged an unoccupied small barn near the intersection of Spencer Lake Road and Erhart Road. The tornado continued southeast towards Carsten Road where there was minor roof damage to a home and several large tree branches snapped. The damage was consistent with an EF-0 tornado with an estimated maximum wind speed of 81 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Briarwood Beach, OH
EF0 category
May 12, 2014
7:15 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down in Montville Township about three and half miles southeast of the city of Medina near the intersection of State Route 3 and Autumn Run Drive. The tornado travel east for about two tenths of mile and caused minor roof damage to a business and a few homes along Autumn Run Road. Most of the damage was from lost roofing or fascia. No injuries occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.82 WNW Poe, OH
F1 category
Aug 20, 2005
3:20 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Twin F1 tornadoes touched down north of the city of Medina in Medina Township around 4:20 PM. The tornadoes touched down on Marks Road about a half a mile north of Fenn Road. The tornadoes tracked east on the ground for about one hundred yards. The damage path was about seventy-five feet wide. A pole barn used as a horse arena was leveled. Another barn nearby suffered serious damage to the roof, and the house on the property also received substantial damage. Several other homes in the area sustained minor to serious structural damage with a couple sheds destroyed by the tornadoes. Debris was scattered for several hundred yards around the path of the tornadoes. No injuries to humans or animals were reported from these tornadoes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Medina, OH
F2 category
May 21, 2001
4:25 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down along New London Eastern Road near Pawnee in southwestern Chatham Township. The tornado then traveled northeast for approximately 7.5 miles before dissipating along State Route 83 about three miles north of Chatham. The damage path was intermittent and approximately 250 feet in width. A new home was completely destroyed near the location of the initial touchdown. A truck nearby was thrown 500 feet by the tornado. A church and parsonage were damaged along Old Mill Road. The tornado then struck an alpaca farm along State Route 83 north of Chatham and destroyed three barns and damaged several other outbuildings. Several garages and a home were damaged elsewhere along the damage path. Over three hundred trees were knocked down and two cars destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Chatham, OH
F0 category
Aug 16, 1997
5:00 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in Medina Township and remained on the ground for only a short time. Numerous trees were downed. A downburst may have accompanied the tornado and contributed to the damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Medina, OH
F1 category
Jul 25, 1987
2:20 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F0 category
Sep 24, 1986
1:30 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F0 category
Mar 20, 1976
9:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
UNK category
Sep 3, 1970
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 44256
Medina County · 58,429 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 44256 area census snapshot

People & households
Population64,606
Households25,660
Housing units26,740
Income
Median household income$100,345
$100k+ households44.0%
$150k+ households21.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached20,478
Attached single-family1,864
Small multifamily2,491
Large multifamily1,557
Mobile homes340
Housing mix
Single-family share76.6%
Attached-home share7.0%
Multifamily share15.1%
Mobile-home share1.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied20,962
Renter-occupied4,698
Vacant units1,080
Home value & age
Median home value$292,000
Owner homes $300k+47.5%
Owner homes $500k+12.9%
Owner homes $750k+3.3%
Median year built1990
Older-home share38.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars24,647
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 44256 have on record?

Our records show 67 hail, 113 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 44256, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 3, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 44256?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 44256 is 2.00″. It was reported near N Medina, OH on August 1, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 44256 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 44256 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 44256 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 44256 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 44256 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 44256 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 44256 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 44256, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 44256, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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