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Hail history for Elmira, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elmira on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 6, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Elmira ranks #842 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Elmira
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Elmira in the last two years.
Hail days near Elmira by year
When hail season peaks near Elmira
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Elmira
Sep 6, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Horseheads (6 mi from Elmira)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail lasted for ten minutes.Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Horseheads (6 mi from Elmira)
May 26, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Elmira (0 mi from Elmira)
Jun 29, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Elmira (1 mi from Elmira)
Jun 16, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Big Flats (7 mi from Elmira)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elmira
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2014 | EF1 | North Chemung 5 mi from Elmira |
| Jul 26, 2012 | EF1 | Hendy Creek 6 mi from Elmira |
| Jul 26, 2012 | EF1 | North Chemung 6 mi from Elmira |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF2 | Erin 8 mi from Elmira |
| Nov 16, 2006 | F1 | Erin 9 mi from Elmira |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elmira
119 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elmira since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jul 15, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Big Flats, Pine City, Erin 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Southport 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | West Elmira 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Mosherville 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Elmira Airport, Fisherville, Slabtown 7 wind reports |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Fassett 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hendy Creek, Elmira Hgts 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Elmira Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Elmira Airport, Gillett, Hendy Creek 5 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Elmira Hgts, Slabtown, Sullivanville 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 Elmira; 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
- Southport
21 hail days - Horseheads
23 hail days - Big Flats Airport
27 hail days - Corning
17 hail days - Sayre
14 hail days - South Hill
32 hail days - Ithaca
32 hail days - Bath
15 hail days
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 Elmira.
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