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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Lake County, OH

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Lake County, OH from June 11, 1960 through September 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 44024 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
90
Wind Reports
270
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lake County, OH · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Lake County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Aug 22, 2026
5:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: *delayed* Received several pictures of golf ball sized hail in Willowick.
NWS Hail Report Location: Willowick, OH
1.00″ hail
Aug 22, 2026
5:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Willowick, OH
1.25″ hail
Apr 1, 2023
2:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW North Madison, OH
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2022
10:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: *DELAYED REPORT*.
NWS Hail Report Location: Willowick, OH
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2014
8:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media and county dispatch relayed reports of quarter size hail in Madison.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Madison, OH
0.88″ hail
May 21, 2014
8:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to nickel sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Madison, OH
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2014
3:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Perry, OH
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2014
2:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Willoughby Hills, OH
0.75″ hail
Sep 12, 2013
8:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wickliffe, OH
1.50″ hail
Jun 12, 2013
10:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail as big as ping pong balls was reported for several minutes. Many vehicles were damaged by the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Willoughby, OH
0.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2013
9:56 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N East Lake, OH
0.88″ hail
May 10, 2013
1:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to nickel sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Grand River, OH
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2013
1:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Kirtland Hills, OH
1.75″ hail
May 10, 2013
1:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was observed. A few vehicles were damaged.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.3 SW East Lake, OH
1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2012
2:46 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotters and the general public reported dime to quarter size hail from Kirtland Hills to the Concord Airpark.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.81 E Kirtland Hills, 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 Lake County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
10:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on a car in Concord.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sse Painesville, OH
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
10:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on a house in Perry. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Perry, OH
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
10:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down on South Ridge Rd and Turney Rd. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Perry, OH
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down countywide. The largest numbers were concentrated in Perry_ Concord_ Leroy_ and Painesville. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Painesville, OH
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on a power line and crossing Route 84.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Perry, OH
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
8:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree and a few limbs downed along Lost Nation Road. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Willoughby, OH
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
8:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large healthy trees downed onto two houses on Tioga Trail and Cherokee Trail in Willoughby. Both houses sustained heavy damage. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Mentor-On-The-Lake, OH
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
4:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: -delayed report- spotter reported a downed tree_ several downed branches_ and downed powerlines along Roberts Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Eastlake, OH
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
12:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down in Timberlake.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Eastlake, OH
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An 18 foot long limb downed from a healthy oak tree. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Waite Hill, OH
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
7:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: downed tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Perry, OH
58 mph
Jun 14, 2026
7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 45207 2 WNW Grand River.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Grand River, OH
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
7:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reported numerous trees and tree limbs down across Lake County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Grand River, OH
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
7:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Painesville, OH
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
7:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs down in Willoughby.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willoughby, 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 Lake County

6 reports
UNK category
Aug 6, 2024
8:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 110 mph. The tornado was on the ground for nearly 5 miles and 7 minutes. Primarily tree damage occurred in the path with numerous trees snapped or uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Waite Hill, OH
UNK category
Aug 29, 2023
4:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado has been confirmed in Mentor. The tornado began just west of Dartmoor Road near Mentor Avenue where large trees were downed. The tornado tracked east... downing numerous large trees. Multiple homes on Stockbridge Road and Middlesex Road were damaged when trees fell on them. In addition... damage to siding and roofs occurred at multiple homes. Extensive tree damage continued east across the Great Lakes Mall property before the tornado shifted northeast and caused additional tree and power line damage near the intersection of Johnnycake Ridge Road and Fairview Avenue. Further tree damage was observed in Wildwood Park before the tornado ended just south of Donald E. Kruger Park.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Willoughby, OH
UNK category
Oct 21, 2021
8:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMS AN EF-1 TORNADO IN WICKLIFFE. TORNADO BEGAN ON BRIAR COURT AND CONTINUED EAST TOWARD PINE RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB BEFORE DISSIPATING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Wickliffe, OH
UNK category
Sep 21, 2018
8:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SMALL TREE DOWN AT GLENWOOD AND LAKESHORE
NWS Tornado Report Location: Willoughby, OH
F0 category
Aug 9, 2000
6:39 PM EST
Tornado report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado moved inland from Lake Erie and was on the ground in Mentor for a little less than one mile. Many trees were knocked down with a few homes sustaining minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mentor, OH
F2 category
Jul 4, 1969
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, OH
Lake County · 76,737 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Lake County

Painesville, OH 85
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Mentor, OH 60
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Madison, OH 27
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Waite Hill, OH 26
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Fairport Harbor, OH 24
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Willoughby, OH 19
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Perry, OH 18
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Willowick, OH 15
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Wickliffe, OH 14
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Kirtland, OH 13
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Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH 13
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Eastlake, OH 9
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Kirtland Hills, OH 8
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Willoughby Hills, OH 7
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North Madison, OH 5
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Grand River, OH 4
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Lake County, OH area census snapshot

People & households
Population232,101
Households100,319
Housing units105,877
Income
Median household income$77,952
$100k+ households43.3%
$150k+ households17.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached76,737
Attached single-family6,927
Small multifamily9,311
Large multifamily10,936
Mobile homes1,947
Housing mix
Single-family share72.5%
Attached-home share6.5%
Multifamily share19.1%
Mobile-home share1.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied75,305
Renter-occupied25,014
Vacant units5,558
Home value & age
Median home value$199,900
Owner homes $300k+24.3%
Owner homes $500k+5.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built1972
Older-home share63.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars95,221
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Lake County

44024 148
Chardon, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
44077 116
Painesville, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
44060 73
Mentor, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
44094 73
Kirtland, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
44041 37
Geneva, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
44057 37
Madison, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
44095 24
Eastlake, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
44092 18
Wickliffe, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
44081 14
North Perry, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports
44086 10
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44045 4
Grand River, OH Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 90 hail, 270 wind, and 6 tornado reports in Lake County, 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 Lake County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Lake County is 1.75″. It was reported near Willowick, OH on August 22, 2026.

A storm report showed up near my home in Lake County — 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 Lake County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Lake County — 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 Lake County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Lake County — 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 Lake County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Lake County — 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 across Lake County, OH, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Lake County, 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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