Hail History

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Hail history for North Boston, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 10, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 18, 2017
Hail days since 200613
Days with hail 1 inch or larger6
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles80

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Boston on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 18, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near North Boston

No hail was reported within 10 miles of North Boston in the last two years.

Hail days near North Boston by year

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When hail season peaks near North Boston

Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (3).

JanFebMarApr3May5Jun2Jul2Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near North Boston

May 18, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · New Oregon (9 mi from North Boston)

Jun 3, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Glenwood (7 mi from North Boston)

Jul 25, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · East Aurora (10 mi from North Boston)

May 28, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · North Collins (9 mi from North Boston)

Jun 2, 2020 · 1 in (quarter) · Colden (5 mi from North Boston)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Boston

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 10, 2024EF2Eden
7 mi from North Boston		3.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 10, 2024EF1Jewettville
5 mi from North Boston		2.8 mi long, 400 yd wide
Oct 20, 2018EF0Orchard Park Airport
8 mi from North Boston		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 20, 2017EF2Locksley Park
6 mi from North Boston		6.1 mi long, 700 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Boston

80 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Boston since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on May 1, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedColden
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 31, 202658 mph, estimatedEast Hamburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202459 mph, estimatedEast Eden, Eden, Jewettville
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 202459 mph, estimatedScranton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202349 mph, estimatedBlasdell
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202359 mph, estimatedHamburg Airport, North Evans
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 16, 202359 mph, estimatedPatchin, Big Tree
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 202159 mph, estimatedLackawanna
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202158 mph, estimatedBoston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202158 mph, estimatedEast Aurora
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near North Boston; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of North Boston.

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