Akron area, August 10, 2026: spotters filed 5 hail reports in Summit and Medina counties, between 13:02 and 13:12 UTC. Nearest to Akron was a report 3.8 miles out (2 SE Fairlawn). The largest stone measured 1.50 in. at Copley, Summit County.
The first Akron report is stamped 13:02 UTC: 1.00-inch hail at 5 W Montrose-Ghent (12.9 mi northwest). The last is 13:12 UTC: 1.00-inch hail at 2 SE Fairlawn (3.8 mi west-northwest).
The farthest report from the center is 5 W Montrose-Ghent (12.9 mi northwest): 1.00-inch hail, 9.1 miles beyond the nearest one.
Sizes on Aug 10 run from 1.00 in. at 5 W Montrose-Ghent to 1.50 in. at Copley around 13:05 UTC.
Where the hail fell
- under 0.75 in
- 0.75 to 0.99
- 1.00 to 1.74
- 1.75 to 2.49
- 2.50 and up
How many reports fell close to the city
| Distance from city center | Reports | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 miles | 2 | 1.00″ |
| Within 10 miles | 3 | 1.50″ |
| Within 25 miles | 5 | 1.50″ |
Reported hail, report by report
| Time (UTC) | Hail size | Location | Distance from city center |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13:05 | 1.50″ | Copley, Summit County | 6.4 mi |
| 13:10 | 1.25″ | 2 W Pigeon Creek, Medina County | 10.8 mi |
| 13:02 | 1.00″ | 5 W Montrose-Ghent, Medina County | 12.9 mi |
| 13:11 | 1.00″ | 2 SE Fairlawn, Summit County | 3.8 mi |
| 13:12 | 1.00″ | 2 SE Fairlawn, Summit County | 3.8 mi |
The rows above come from preliminary Local Storm Reports of the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Sizes are reported hailstone diameters; times are UTC. Reports can be added or corrected for about a day after the event. Where a report carries no distance, it is measured in a straight line from its coordinates to the city center.
What 1.50 in. hail on August 10, 2026 means for a Akron roof
5 of the 5 sized Akron reports reached 1 in. The 1.50 in. stone at Copley, Summit County falls in the 1.00 to 1.74 in class; on August 10, 2026 that is quarter to ping-pong ball territory for Akron.
How the storm moved through the area
| County | Reports | Largest hail | Closest to city center |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit | 3 | 1.50″ | 3.8 mi |
| Medina | 2 | 1.25″ | 10.8 mi |
What spotters wrote
1.50″, Copley at 13:05 UTC: Estimated 60 mph wind gust.
How this day compares with other hail days
Akron has 3 hail days in our NOAA log; by largest hailstone, August 10, 2026 ranks #2 of them. Logged days closest in time to August 10, 2026:
- September 3: 4 reports, largest 1.75″
- August 22: 1 report, largest 1.00″
The same storm in nearby cities
August 10: 8 cities in 3 states drew SPC hail reports. Canton, OH lies closest to Akron, 21 miles south-southeast, with 1 report, largest 1.50 in. Biggest stone outside Akron within 220 miles: 1.75 in. at Toledo, OH, 113 miles west-northwest.
| City | Distance | Reports | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton, OH | 21 mi south-southeast | 1 | 1.50″ |
| Youngstown, OH | 45 mi east | 1 | 1.00″ |
| Toledo, OH | 113 mi west-northwest | 2 | 1.75″ |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 188 mi west | 1 | 1.00″ |
| Muncie, IN | 212 mi west-southwest | 1 | 1.00″ |
5 nearest to Akron, within 220 miles; each link opens that city’s list for August 10, 2026.
Where the claim clocks stand for the Akron storm
Akron: that storm was 76 days ago. Rows marked passed are not cut-off dates on their own; the only legal limits are the ones tagged statute. For Akron the photo window, the inspection and the target filing date (Mon, Aug 17) are already behind us.
- After you file proof of loss for the Aug 10 storm, the insurer has 21 calendar days. Statute text
- Akron: no date, because the 6 years start at the day the insurer gets your claim. Statute text
Akron: insurer clocks counted from a claim filed Mon, Aug 17; working-day clocks skip weekends. Claim deadlines for Akron, OH. Not legal advice; your own reporting deadline comes from your policy.
August 10 against the Summit County August record
Akron's August 10 log shows 1.50 in. hail. The record August in Summit County since 2014 is 2019, with 6 reports and a largest stone of 1.75 in.
Hail history near Akron: not the first
Akron’s county has logged 40 hail events since 2017; if this one leads to a replacement, ask about Class 4 impact-resistant shingles, which some insurers discount. Check your own address on the hail risk lookup.
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What the sizes reported on August 10, 2026 can do to a roof
| Size class in Akron's reports | Looks like | Reports | What that size can do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 to 1.74 in | quarter to ping-pong ball | 5 | Shingles can bruise and shed granules, often unseen from the ground. |
Size classes follow the SPC report diameters; the damage wording is general, not a finding about any one roof.
2026 in the Summit County hail record
NOAA's county table already holds 8 hail reports for Summit County in 2026 through June 2026, with a largest stone of 1.25 in. That is more than 4 of the 6 full years before it. The busiest full year in the table is 2019 with 17 reports.
| Year | NOAA hail reports, Summit County | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0.75″ |
| 2018 | 1 | 1.00″ |
| 2019 | 17 | 1.75″ |
| 2020 | 8 | 2.50″ |
| 2023 | 2 | 0.75″ |
| 2024 | 3 | 1.25″ |
| 2026 (through June 2026) | 8 | 1.25″ |
This date among 2026's matched hail days
In 2026 the feed holds 3 matched hail days for Akron. Ranked by largest stone, then report count, August 10, 2026 is #2 of them.
Ranked by largest stone, then by report count. Only dates the SPC feed matched to a covered city are counted.
The week after August 10, 2026
The SPC feed matched no hail report to Akron or to the 5 other covered cities within 100 miles on any of the 7 days after Mon, Aug 10, through Mon, Aug 17.
Questions about this storm
Akron, August 10, 2026: how big was the hail?
At Copley, Summit County, the largest SPC report was 1.50 in.
Akron, August 10, 2026: how close did the hail fall?
The nearest report sat 3.8 miles from the city center and the farthest 12.9 miles. Within 10 miles: 3 of 5 reports.
Akron, August 10, 2026: how long did the hail last?
Reports are stamped from 13:02 to 13:12 UTC, a window of 10 minutes. Late reports can still be added for about a day.
Akron, August 10, 2026: was this the worst hail day on record?
Akron has 3 logged hail days; August 10, 2026 ranks #2 for Akron, at 1.50 in. The best other day reached 1.75 in.
Akron, August 10, 2026: what dates apply to a Ohio insurer?
A claim filed on Mon, Aug 17 puts Akron's insurer on the clock: acknowledgment by Tue, Sep 1; decision 21 calendar days after proof of loss. That is Ohio law, applied to Akron. Information, not legal advice; Akron homeowners find their own reporting deadline in the policy.
Do I need an inspection if my roof looks fine?
Often, yes. Hail bruises and granule loss are hard to see from the ground. A dated inspection scope is what ties damage to this storm rather than to ordinary wear.
Did the same storm hit towns near Akron on August 10, 2026?
The feed shows hail reports that day in Canton, OH (21 miles south-southeast, 1 report, up to 1.50 in.); Youngstown, OH (45 miles east, 1 report, up to 1.00 in.); Toledo, OH (113 miles west-northwest, 2 reports, up to 1.75 in.).
What did the feed log near Akron in the week after August 10, 2026?
The SPC feed matched no hail report to Akron or to the 5 other covered cities within 100 miles on any of the 7 days after Mon, Aug 10, through Mon, Aug 17.
Was 2026 a busy hail year in Summit County?
NOAA's county table already holds 8 hail reports for Summit County in 2026 through June 2026, with a largest stone of 1.25 in. That is more than 4 of the 6 full years before it. The busiest full year in the table is 2019 with 17 reports.
About these numbers
Every figure on this page comes from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center Local Storm Reports file, matched to reports within 25 miles of the city center. Reports are preliminary: they come from trained spotters, emergency managers, the public and mPING app submissions, and sizes are often estimated against a coin or ball. We do not adjust them. A roofer tagged Verified holds a license or registration we confirmed in a public registry. That tag says nothing about coverage, so ask whoever you pick for a current certificate of insurance before signing.
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