A cold front moved east across northern Ohio during the afternoon of July 26th.  Severe thunderstorms developed along this front.  Large hail was reported with the stronger storms.

Hail in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 14:42:00 to 26-JUL-08 14:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARRETTSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel to quarter size hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 15:50:00 to 26-JUL-08 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.

Hail in MAHONING, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 18:00:00 to 26-JUL-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST LEWISTOWN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 18:30:00 to 26-JUL-08 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MESOPOTAMIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs and a power pole.

Hail in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 15:15:00 to 26-JUL-08 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTON FALLS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 15:21:00 to 26-JUL-08 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARREN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in MAHONING, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 15:45:00 to 26-JUL-08 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHIVELY CORNERS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 15:40:00 to 26-JUL-08 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NILES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in STARK, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 16:10:00 to 26-JUL-08 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MASSILLON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in MAHONING, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 16:16:00 to 26-JUL-08 16:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRUTHERS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in STARK, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 16:14:00 to 26-JUL-08 16:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: MASSILLON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar size hail was observed.

Hail in STARK, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 16:20:00 to 26-JUL-08 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE CABLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was observed.

Hail in STARK, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 16:20:00 to 26-JUL-08 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in STARK, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 16:25:00 to 26-JUL-08 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: REEDURBAN
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 30.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail as large as tennis balls fell on portions of the City of Canton and also across the northern half of Canton Township.  Hen Egg size hail was reported at the Pro Football Hall of Fame along Interstate 77.  The hail lasted several minutes at most locations.  Thousands of vehicles and homes were damaged by the hail.  The damage appeared to be the most extensive on the south side of Canton.

Hail in STARK, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 17:05:00 to 26-JUL-08 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAGNOLIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 18:26:00 to 26-JUL-08 18:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm downburst downed many trees in Norton.  An above ground swimming pool was flattened and at least one home had windows blown out.  Scattered power outages were reported throughout the city as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 19:20:00 to 26-JUL-08 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TYRELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.

Hail in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 14:35:00 to 26-JUL-08 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIRAM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was observed.

Hail in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 15:15:00 to 26-JUL-08 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEAVITTSBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 18:26:00 to 26-JUL-08 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHERMAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A swath of golf ball size hail was reported from Norton east through the Barberton area.  Many homes and vehicles were damaged by the hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 14:38:00 to 26-JUL-08 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MESOPOTAMIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A thunderstorm wind gust overturned an Amish buggy traveling near Mesopotamia.  Two occupants of the buggy were taken to a local hospital and treated for non life threatening injuries.  Several power poles in the areas were also blown down.

Hail in STARK, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 16:22:00 to 26-JUL-08 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH CANTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was reported in North Canton.  Many vehicles were damaged by the hail.

Hail in STARK, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 16:22:00 to 26-JUL-08 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERRY HGTS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 25.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was reported from just east of Massillon to Canton.  The hail accumulated to several inches in depth in some areas.  Many cars and homes sustained damage from the hail.

Hail in STARK, OHIO
From 26-JUL-08 16:40:00 to 26-JUL-08 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was observed.