Toledo area, August 10, 2026: spotters filed 2 hail reports in Monroe and Lucas counties, between 04:20 and 04:23 UTC. The largest stone measured 1.75 in. at Ottawa Lake, Monroe County. Nearest to Toledo was a report 11.5 miles out (3 E Berkey).
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 | 0 | — |
| Within 10 miles | 0 | — |
| Within 25 miles | 2 | 1.75″ |
Reported hail, report by report
| Time (UTC) | Hail size | Location | Distance from city center |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04:23 | 1.75″ | Ottawa Lake, Monroe County | 12.0 mi |
| 04:20 | 1.25″ | 3 E Berkey, Lucas County | 11.5 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 1.75 in. hail on August 10, 2026 means for a Toledo roof
| Size class | Reports | Share | Largest report in class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 to 1.74 in | 1 | 50% | 3 E Berkey, 04:20 UTC |
| 1.75 to 2.49 in | 1 | 50% | Ottawa Lake, 04:23 UTC |
2 of the 2 sized Toledo reports reached 1 in. The 1.75 in. stone at Ottawa Lake, Monroe County falls in the 1.75 to 2.49 in class; on August 10, 2026 that is golf ball to hen egg territory for Toledo.
How the storm moved through the area
| County | Reports | Largest hail | Closest to city center |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 1 | 1.75″ | 12.0 mi |
| Lucas | 1 | 1.25″ | 11.5 mi |
What spotters wrote
1.75″, Ottawa Lake at 04:23 UTC: Various media photos shared from Ottawa Lake with hailstones in excess of one inch. Largest measured just shy of two inches.
How this day compares with other hail days
Toledo has 2 hail days in our NOAA log; by largest hailstone, August 10, 2026 ranks #1 of them. Logged days closest in time to August 10, 2026:
- August 9: 1 report, largest 1.50″
The same storm in nearby cities
August 10: 8 cities in 3 states drew SPC hail reports. Fort Wayne, IN lies closest to Toledo, 90 miles west-southwest, with 1 report, largest 1.00 in. Biggest stone outside Toledo within 220 miles: 1.50 in. at South Bend, IN, 139 miles west.
| City | Distance | Reports | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne, IN | 90 mi west-southwest | 1 | 1.00″ |
| Akron, OH | 113 mi east-southeast | 5 | 1.50″ |
| Canton, OH | 128 mi east-southeast | 1 | 1.50″ |
| South Bend, IN | 139 mi west | 6 | 1.50″ |
| Muncie, IN | 140 mi southwest | 1 | 1.00″ |
| Youngstown, OH | 156 mi east-southeast | 1 | 1.00″ |
6 nearest to Toledo, within 220 miles; each link opens that city’s list for August 10, 2026.
Where the claim clocks stand for the Toledo storm
Toledo: 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 Toledo 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
- Toledo: no date, because the 6 years start at the day the insurer gets your claim. Statute text
Toledo: insurer clocks counted from a claim filed Mon, Aug 17; working-day clocks skip weekends. Claim deadlines for Toledo, OH. Not legal advice; your own reporting deadline comes from your policy.
August 10 against the Lucas County August record
Toledo's August 10 log shows 1.75 in. hail. The record August in Lucas County since 2014 is 2019, with 1 reports and a largest stone of 1.00 in.
Hail history near Toledo: not the first
Toledo’s county has logged 29 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 Toledo's reports | Looks like | Reports | What that size can do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 to 1.74 in | quarter to ping-pong ball | 1 | Shingles can bruise and shed granules, often unseen from the ground. |
| 1.75 to 2.49 in | golf ball to hen egg | 1 | Can fracture older shingles and dent vents, flashing and gutters. |
Size classes follow the SPC report diameters; the damage wording is general, not a finding about any one roof.
2026 in the Lucas County hail record
NOAA's county table already holds 6 hail reports for Lucas County in 2026 through June 2026, with a largest stone of 1.25 in. That is more than 5 of the 6 full years before it. The busiest full year in the table is 2019 with 7 reports.
| Year | NOAA hail reports, Lucas County | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 1.00″ |
| 2018 | 2 | 0.88″ |
| 2019 | 7 | 1.50″ |
| 2020 | 4 | 1.00″ |
| 2023 | 5 | 2.50″ |
| 2024 | 1 | 0.75″ |
| 2026 (through June 2026) | 6 | 1.25″ |
This date among 2026's matched hail days
In 2026 the feed holds 2 matched hail days for Toledo. Ranked by largest stone, then report count, August 10, 2026 is #1 of them.
| Date | City | Reports | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10 | Toledo | 2 | 1.75″ |
| Aug 9 | Toledo | 1 | 1.50″ |
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 Toledo or to the 7 other covered cities within 100 miles on any of the 7 days after Mon, Aug 10, through Mon, Aug 17.
Questions about this storm
Toledo, August 10, 2026: how big was the hail?
At Ottawa Lake, Monroe County, the largest SPC report was 1.75 in.
Toledo, August 10, 2026: how close did the hail fall?
The nearest report sat 11.5 miles from the city center and the farthest 12.0 miles. Within 10 miles: 0 of 2 reports.
Toledo, August 10, 2026: how long did the hail last?
Reports are stamped from 04:20 to 04:23 UTC, a window of 3 minutes. Late reports can still be added for about a day.
Toledo, August 10, 2026: was this the worst hail day on record?
Toledo has 2 logged hail days; August 10, 2026 ranks #1 for Toledo, at 1.75 in. The best other day reached 1.50 in.
Toledo, August 10, 2026: what dates apply to a Ohio insurer?
A claim filed on Mon, Aug 17 puts Toledo's insurer on the clock: acknowledgment by Tue, Sep 1; decision 21 calendar days after proof of loss. That is Ohio law, applied to Toledo. Information, not legal advice; Toledo 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 Toledo on August 10, 2026?
The feed shows hail reports that day in Fort Wayne, IN (90 miles west-southwest, 1 report, up to 1.00 in.); Akron, OH (113 miles east-southeast, 5 reports, up to 1.50 in.); Canton, OH (128 miles east-southeast, 1 report, up to 1.50 in.).
What did the feed log near Toledo in the week after August 10, 2026?
The SPC feed matched no hail report to Toledo or to the 7 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 Lucas County?
NOAA's county table already holds 6 hail reports for Lucas County in 2026 through June 2026, with a largest stone of 1.25 in. That is more than 5 of the 6 full years before it. The busiest full year in the table is 2019 with 7 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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