Hail in Summit County, Ohio

Hail June 8, 2007 · Summit County, Ohio

4.25 in

Hail diameter

$288.0M

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

A strong cold front moved through the area during the afternoon and early evening hours of the 8th. Numerous severe thunderstorms developed ahead and along this cold front. Severe weather occurred throughout most counties in the area stretching from Lucas County to Mahoning County.

Began near Akron (41.0800, -81.5199).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 40931. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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