Lake County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 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 on Sep 3, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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.
What the radar showed
Storm exposure for an address in Lake County
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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.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 628 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Middlefield, or 10 miles southeast of Chardon, moving east at 70 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 436 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Painesville, moving southeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Painesville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Mentor-on-the-Lake SPC verified report
Sunday, August 23, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 811 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mentor to 11 miles northwest of Lorain. Movement was south at 20 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...”
“At 753 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Fairport Harbor, moving southeast at 20 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 22, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.75"
“delayed Received several pictures of golf ball sized hail in Willowick. (CLE)”
“At 1227 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Euclid, or near Willowick, moving northeast at 20 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...”
- Hail 1.75" Willowick SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 W Eastlake SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Hail 0.5" Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Eastlake SPC verified report
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...”
- Hail 0.5" Lake County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
- Hail 0.5" Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
“An 18 foot long limb downed from a healthy oak tree. Time estimated from radar. (CLE)”
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 SSE Waite Hill SPC verified report
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 14, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Several large tree limbs down in Willoughby. (CLE)”
- Wind Unknown 5 S Perry SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Willoughby SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Mentor-on-the-Lake SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Report of trees down near Concord... OH. (CLE)”
- Wind Unknown 4 SSW Painesville SPC verified report
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Road closed due to down pole/wires. Time of damage estimated by radar. (CLE)”
- Wind Unknown 2 ESE Willoughby Hills SPC verified report
Monday, April 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 64 mph
“Buoy station FAIO1 Fairport... OH. (CLE)”
“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...”
- Wind 64 mph 1 NNW Fairport Harbor SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 61 mph
“Buoy station FAIO1 Fairport... OH. (CLE)”
“Large tree down on Beachwood Drive. (CLE)”
- Wind 61 mph 1 NNW Fairport Harbor SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Kirtland SPC verified report
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...”
- Hail 0.75" Lake County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Lake County, OH?
The most recent recorded event was on Sep 3, 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.