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Lake County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026

Has it hailed in Lake County, Ohio recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 11 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 65 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 54 high-wind reports with gusts up to 64 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Lake County, Ohio showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Lake County, Ohio. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Lake County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Lake County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

65
Events (12 mo)
11
Hail
54
Wind
0
Tornado
1.75"
Max hail
64
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 11, 2026 wind event near Lake County, Lake County, Ohio, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 11, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Lake County. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Lake County

Current NEXRAD radar over Lake County, Ohio with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Lake County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 2 storm days · 2 SPC verified reports · 3 NWS warnings — wind to 55 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 2 storm days · 2 SPC verified reports · 5 NWS warnings — hail to 1.75" Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 storm activity in Lake County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 127 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Lakewood to near Cleveland. Movement was northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

Monday, August 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 914 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Geneva-On-The-Lake to 9 miles southeast of Madison to near Garrettsville. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

Monday, July 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 603 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Chesterland, or near Willowick, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 808 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Avon Lake, or 9 miles northeast of Elyria, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Lake County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 837 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a gust front well ahead a line of thunderstorms extending from near Painesville to near Macedonia. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

Thursday, July 2, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“An 18 foot long limb downed from a healthy oak tree. Time estimated from radar. (CLE)”

SPC verified report · 2 SSE Waite Hill

Thursday, June 18, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Ohio, Ashtabula Inland, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Ohio, Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Ashtabula Inland and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Ohio, Ashtabula Inland, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Ohio, Ashtabula Inland, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM EDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

Sunday, June 14, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports

“Several large tree limbs down in Willoughby. (CLE)”

SPC verified report · Willoughby

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Report of trees down near Concord... OH. (CLE)”

SPC verified report · 4 SSW Painesville

Saturday, May 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Road closed due to down pole/wires. Time of damage estimated by radar. (CLE)”

SPC verified report · 2 ESE Willoughby Hills

Monday, April 13, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, April 13, 2026 storm activity in Lake County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1037 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 17 miles northwest of Lakeline to near Westlake to near Wellington. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

“Scattered southwest wind gusts to 45 mph are possible through early this morning. Very brief and isolated gusts to 50 mph are possible. The gusty winds may blow unsecured objects around and there may be brief periods of difficult driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

Sunday, April 12, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 64 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, April 12, 2026 storm activity in Lake County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Buoy station FAIO1 Fairport... OH. (CLE)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNW Fairport Harbor

Saturday, April 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, April 4, 2026 storm activity in Lake County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 710 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Euclid, or near Willowick, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 61 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, March 31, 2026 storm activity in Lake County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Buoy station FAIO1 Fairport... OH. (CLE)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNW Fairport Harbor

“Large tree down on Beachwood Drive. (CLE)”

SPC verified report · 2 SW Kirtland

Thursday, March 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 721 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mentor, or near Painesville, moving east at 85 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Ohio, Ashtabula Lakeshore and Lake Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

Monday, March 16, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected this morning, shifting southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph this afternoon. WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Ohio, Ashtabula Lakeshore and Lake Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected through tonight, shifting southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph on Monday. WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected through tonight, shifting southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph on Monday. WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

Friday, March 13, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...In Ohio, Ashtabula Inland, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties. In Pennsylvania, Crawford, Northern Erie, and Southern Erie Counties. WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

“WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties in northeast Ohio. Crawford and Erie Counties in northwest Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of northeast Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, March 11, 2026 storm activity in Lake County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1244 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Perry to near West Farmington to near Garrettsville. Movement was east at 85 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

“At 1140 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Cleveland to near Mantua to near Cortland. Movement was northeast at 80 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

Friday, February 20, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest to West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

“WHAT...Southwest to West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

Thursday, February 19, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West-Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

“WHAT...West-Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, November 26, 2025 storm activity in Lake County, Ohio
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 822 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Euclid to near Wadsworth. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Ohio, Lorain, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, and Lake Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. WHEN...From 1 PM to 10 PM EST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

“WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Ohio, Lorain, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, and Lake Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. WHEN...From 1 PM to 10 PM EST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lake County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Lake County, OH?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 65 severe weather events in Lake County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Lake County recently?

Yes — 11 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Lake County?

Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.

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