Lorain County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Lorain County, Ohio recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 22 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 79 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 57 high-wind reports with gusts up to 74 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Lorain County
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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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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.
Monday, August 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 829 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Strongsville to near Grafton to near Wellington. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...”
“Tree downed and blocking Chestnut Ridge Road between SR 83 and Root Road. (CLE)”
- Hail 0.25" Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 SSE North Ridgeville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Avon SPC verified report
Sunday, August 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1006 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wakeman to near Wellington. Movement was east at 50 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 Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 403 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Grafton, or 9 miles northwest of Medina, moving southeast 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 Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1134 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wellington, or 12 miles west of Medina, moving east at 65 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 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" Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 701 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Kelleys Island to near Avon Lake. Movement was southeast at 45 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...”
“Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from Sheffield Lake. tree down on power line. time estimated via radar. (CLE)”
- Hail 0.5" Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Sheffield Lake SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 W Amherst SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NW North Ridgeville SPC verified report
Thursday, July 9, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 637 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Grafton, or 9 miles north of Medina, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Medina, Strongsville, Brunswick, North Royalton, Broadview Heights, Hinckley, and Valley City.”
“Lorain County Dispatch reports a large tree onto a house on Butternut Ridge Road. A large tree branch also took down power lines in the same area. Time estimated via ra (CLE)”
- Wind 50 mph Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 NW Eaton Estates SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 ENE Amherst SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 832 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a gust front well out ahead of the thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of North Royalton to 7 miles west of Wooster. Movement was east at 50 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 Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Vermilion SPC verified report
Thursday, July 2, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down across part of Chestnut Ridge Road in North Ridgeville. Time estimated via radar. (CLE)”
“Several road closures due to trees and wires down in North Ridgeville. (CLE)”
- Wind Unknown 1 S North Ridgeville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown North Ridgeville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Elyria SPC verified report
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 540 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Amherst, or 7 miles southwest of Elyria, moving east at 40 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 Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1126 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Chatfield, or 10 miles north of Bucyrus, moving east at 65 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. This storm may exhibit rotation at times. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 4 SE Grafton SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Numerous trees and power lines down across Lorain County. (CLE)”
“Multiple trees down in Columbia Station. (CLE)”
- Wind Unknown 2 SSE North Ridgeville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 S Olmsted Falls SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 N Lorain SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Report of tree down by the intersection of Bursley Road and State Route 58. (CLE)”
- Wind Unknown 3 S Wellington SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Fire department reports numerous trees down in Amherst. Roof and siding damage to bowling alley. (CLE)”
- Wind Unknown Amherst SPC verified report
Saturday, May 9, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 632 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wakeman to near Willard to near Cleveland. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...”
“At 601 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles north of Avon Lake to near Western Vermilion to near Green Springs. Movement was east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.25" Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 556 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Chippewa Lake, or near Medina, moving east at 10 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" Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.75"
“At 333 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Willard, or 8 miles southwest of Norwalk, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. This storm may be rotating. 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" Kipton SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" 2 W Grafton SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 213 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wellington, or 16 miles north of Ashland, moving east at 55 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 847 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Plymouth, or 14 miles south of Norwalk, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 13, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 809 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near New London to near Shelby to near Ontario. 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 Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 74 mph
“trained weather spotter reports 74 mph gust on personal weather station. (CLE)”
“Tree down across North Main Street. (CLE)”
- Wind 74 mph North Ridgeville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Amherst SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 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...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. 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. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lorain 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 Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
2 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 Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of north-central and northwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for those in high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
4 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 north central and northwest Ohio. WHEN...From 5 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 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Ohio. WHEN...From 5 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.”
- Wind 60 mph Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 61 mph
“At 1103 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from New London to near Rittman to near Louisville. Movement was northeast at 75 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 61 mph 3 E South Amherst SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Lorain 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 Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lorain 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 Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, November 7, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1001 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near New London to Mount Gilead. Movement was east at 60 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 Lorain 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 Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lorain County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Lorain County, OH?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 79 severe weather events in Lorain County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Lorain County recently?
Yes — 22 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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