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Hail history for Cayuga Heights, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cayuga Heights on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 3, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Cayuga Heights
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Newfield, Enfield 4 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Cayuga Heights |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | South Lansing, Mc Kinneys Pt 3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Cayuga Heights |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Mc Kinneys Pt 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Cayuga Heights |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Cayuga Heights by year
When hail season peaks near Cayuga Heights
Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and August (9).
Largest hail storms near Cayuga Heights
May 3, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · South Hill (3 mi from Cayuga Heights)
National Weather Service description (English): This hailstorm caused major damage to a car dealership denting over 1000 cars leading to significant financial loss of the car company.Jun 21, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Freeville (8 mi from Cayuga Heights)
Jul 9, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newfield (8 mi from Cayuga Heights)
May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newfield (8 mi from Cayuga Heights)
Sep 6, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Kinneys Pt (2 mi from Cayuga Heights)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cayuga Heights
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2021 | EF1 | Etna 8 mi from Cayuga Heights |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF1 | Newfield Skyhook Airport 6 mi from Cayuga Heights |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cayuga Heights
151 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cayuga Heights since 2006, on 74 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Aug 27, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Ithaca, Lansing, Danby 11 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage reported | West Danby, Brooktondale 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Ithaca, Lansing, Myers 13 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Myers 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Ithaca 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ithaca 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Applegate Corner, South Hill, Ithaca 6 wind reports |
| May 2, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | West Danby 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Applegate Corner, East Ithaca, Jacksonville 3 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Ithaca, Varna, Etna 3 wind reports |
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 Cayuga Heights; 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.
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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 Cayuga Heights.
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