Hail history for Summit County, OH

Summit County has 257 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 119 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on June 8, 2007.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 257 since 1955

1″ or larger 119 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · June 8, 2007

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 Summit County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 257 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 22, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
March 22, 2026	0.75″	Penny
March 22, 2026	0.75″	Penny
March 22, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 22, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
July 31, 2024	0.75″	Penny
June 17, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 15, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail up to quarter-size about one-mile northwest of Barberton.

March 28, 2020 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Social media report with picture of tennis ball-size hail about two miles north of downtown Akron.

June 8, 2007 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

A severe thunderstorm moved across Summit County and caused unprecedented damage. Hail as large as softballs fell across much of the county. Extensive damage was done to homes and vehicles in Akron and surrounding areas. Nearly 51,100 insurance claims were filed for damage in the county. The south side of Akron was the hardest hit.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	0	8	21	40	80	87	19

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 Summit County

Has it ever hailed in Summit County?

Yes — 257 hail events have been recorded for Summit County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 119 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Summit County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Summit County, OH is April 15, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Summit County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 8, 2007. 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.