Summit County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Summit County, Ohio recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 29 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 61 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 32 high-wind reports with gusts up to 63 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 Summit 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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 125 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Macedonia to 7 miles northeast of Hartville. 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...”
“At 706 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rittman, or 10 miles northeast of Wooster, moving east at 35 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Summit County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Summit County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, August 10, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.5"
“At 923 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mogadore to Green to near Holmesville. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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 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...”
- Hail 1.5" Copley SPC verified report
- Hail 0.88" Summit County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Summit County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Lakemore SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 ESE Pigeon Creek SPC verified report
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 Summit County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1135 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of West Salem, or 9 miles west of Wooster, 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 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Summit County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Summit County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 63 mph
“Corrects time of previous tstm wnd gst report from 2 WNW Lakemore. ASOS station KAKR 2 WNW Lakemore. (CLE)”
“mature pine tree snapped at base and fell onto a house. time estimated via radar. (CLE)”
- Wind 63 mph 2 WNW Lakemore SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Silver Lake SPC verified report
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 716 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Medina, moving 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 50 mph Summit County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
2 NWS warnings — 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...”
“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 Summit County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Summit County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 58 mph
“Large branch broken and hanging in an old oak tree. Time estimated from radar. (CLE)”
“Large tree uprooted. Time estimated via radar. (CLE)”
- Wind 58 mph Fairlawn SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Stow SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Cuyahoga Falls SPC verified report
Thursday, June 25, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 439 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles west of Wooster, moving northeast at 35 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...”
“At 525 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Green, or 8 miles northwest of Canton, moving northeast at 25 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Summit County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Summit County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1225 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles south of Grafton to near Akron. 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 Summit County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 344 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near West Salem to 6 miles west of Wooster to near Loudonville. Movement was east 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 Summit County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 NE Norton SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1017 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Akron, moving 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...”
“At 915 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Green, or 9 miles north of Canton, moving southeast at 15 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 Summit County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Summit County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1" 1 NW Barberton SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Summit County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.25"
- Hail 1.25" 2 N Norton SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Large tree downed across Mineola Ave near Sunset View Dr. Time estimated via radar. (CLE)”
- Wind Unknown 2 WNW Akron SPC verified report
Saturday, May 9, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 712 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Burton to 7 miles northwest of Cuyahoga Falls to near Crestline. 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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Summit County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Summit County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 700 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mount Eaton, or 11 miles southeast of Wooster, moving 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 Summit County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 606 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Streetsboro to near Akron. Movement was southeast 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" Summit County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 836 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Barberton to 7 miles northwest of Massillon to near Dalton. Movement was southeast at 30 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" Summit County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 822 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Medina, moving 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Summit County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
“-Delayed Report- Brief quarter-sized hail in western Barberton. (CLE)”
“-Delayed Report- Several trees downed in Boston Heights... with a few roads closed into the following day for cleanup. (CLE)”
- Hail 1" 1 NW Barberton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Boston Heights SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NW Lakemore SPC verified report
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 304 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cuyahoga Falls, or near Akron, moving east at 45 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 Summit County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — 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 Summit County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Summit County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 430 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Wooster, moving east at 35 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Summit County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 613 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Streetsboro to Barberton. 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 Summit County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 22, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 830 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Creston, or 9 miles south of Medina, moving east at 65 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 752 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wadsworth, or 7 miles east of Medina, moving east at 75 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Summit County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Summit County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 1 NW Barberton SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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.”
- Wind 55 mph Summit County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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.”
- Wind 55 mph Summit County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Summit County, OH?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 61 severe weather events in Summit County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Summit County recently?
Yes — 29 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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