A cold front moved across the Upper Ohio Valley on July 4th.  Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of this front.  A few of the stronger thunderstorms became severe.  Large hail was reported over portions of Summit County.  Hundreds of homes and vehicles were damaged by hail as big as tennis balls.

Hail in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:51:00 to 04-JUL-12 21:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLMADGE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter to tennis ball sized hail was reported.  Hundreds of homes and vehicles were damaged by the hail.  There were reports of hail found inside of homes after the exterior windows had broken.

Hail in KNOX, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 21:36:00 to 04-JUL-12 21:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was observed.

Hail in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:45:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: AURORA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:20:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 19:30:00 to 04-JUL-12 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT CLINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a few large tree limbs.

Hail in WYANDOT, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 19:36:00 to 04-JUL-12 19:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: UPPER SANDUSKY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:15:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FINDLAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.

Hail in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:15:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAVANNAH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Penny sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:00:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDSOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.

Hail in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 19:15:00 to 04-JUL-12 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAN BUREN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was observed.

Hail in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:10:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: NANKIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was observed.

Hail in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:00:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAVENNA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter sized hail was observed.

Hail in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 18:19:00 to 04-JUL-12 18:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK HARBOR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was observed.

Hail in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 18:44:00 to 04-JUL-12 18:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK HARBOR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail was observed.

Hail in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 19:18:00 to 04-JUL-12 19:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: FINDLAY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Half dollar sized hail was observed.

Hail in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 19:57:00 to 04-JUL-12 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: FINDLAY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:15:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FINDLAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and utility poles.

Hail in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:22:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was observed.

Hail in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:22:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTSBURG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was observed.

Hail in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:36:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNSTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was observed.

Hail in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:25:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORTLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was observed.

Hail in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:41:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: STREETSBORO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail was observed.

Hail in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:31:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: AURORA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was observed.

Hail in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:43:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was observed.

Hail in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:46:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOWLAND CORNERS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was observed.

Hail in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:47:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: ONTARIO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:35:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAYESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Thunderstorm winds downed two very large trees.

Hail in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:34:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: STREETSBORO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail was observed.

Hail in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:45:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: AKRON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:39:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDINA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs.

Hail in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:37:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUYAHOGA FALLS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was observed.

Hail in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:42:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was observed.

Hail in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:48:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: AKRON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was observed.

Hail in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:46:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANTUA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was observed.

Hail in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:56:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: AKRON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail as large as golf balls was reported.  Many vehicles and a few homes were damaged by the hail.

Hail in KNOX, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 21:38:00 to 04-JUL-12 21:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was observed.

Hail in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:43:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAVENNA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail was reported.

Hail in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:58:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: AKRON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 21:50:00 to 04-JUL-12 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOARDMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds toppled a large tree on top of some power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 19:20:00 to 04-JUL-12 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENTON RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.  Scattered power outages were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 05-JUL-12 20:23:00 to 05-JUL-12 20:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: JENERA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds tore the roof off of a barn.

Hail in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 21:03:00 to 04-JUL-12 21:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOGADORE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter to golf ball sized hail was observed.  Hundreds of vehicles were damaged by the hail.  A few homes were also damaged by the hail.

Hail in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:40:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT BLANCHARD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 04-JUL-12 20:10:00 to 04-JUL-12 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERLIN CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm winds downed over a dozen trees.