Severe storms swept across Northeast Ohio on Wednesday afternoon, bringing powerful winds, downpours and large hail that caused damage throughout the region.

“I started hearing some bizarre noises inside the house. I asked my husband if he heard it and he said, ‘yes,’ and he looked outside and said, ‘it’s hail.’ It started with just a few bouncing off the house and the windows until it became like a snow storm of hail,” said Bainbridge resident Gayle Williams.

Strong thunderstorms that moved through Miami County on Wednesday produced large hail and left behind damage to structures and vehicles.

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Widespread very large hail and several possible tornadoes caused significant damage across eastern Iowa on the afternoon of Tuesday 4/14/2026.

A severe hailstorm battered Westby Tuesday, leaving a trail of destruction that forced the local high school to delay classes and left residents scrambling to assess

A severe thunderstorm marched across parts of Iowa around noon on Wednesday, April 15, bringing in high winds and hail. There were sightings of hail in Northwest Iowa’s Crawford and Harrison Counties. Hail was seen in the areas of Denison and Dow City, but it appears that the community of Dunlap saw the most hail damage.

Storms Tuesday night brought strong wind gusts and hail damage across Eastern Iowa - impacting businesses like AutoHaus in Cedar Falls.

In Paola, hail was measured at up to 2.5 inches, with some estimates reaching as large as 4 inches in diameter, according to the National Weather Service.

Cars left outside in the economy lot during the storm show significant damage, including broken windows and dented roofs.

With more storms on the way, experts say it’s important to check what your insurance covers and adjust if needed.