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Hail history for Grand Island, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Grand Island on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jun 2, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Grand Island
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Grand Island in the last two years.
Hail days near Grand Island by year
When hail season peaks near Grand Island
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Grand Island
Jun 16, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Falconwood (6 mi from Grand Island)
Jun 2, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Falconwood (3 mi from Grand Island)
Jul 15, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Buffalo (9 mi from Grand Island)
Jul 23, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · North Tonawanda (4 mi from Grand Island)
Aug 7, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · North Tonawanda (5 mi from Grand Island)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Grand Island
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2024 | EF0 | Grand Island 2 mi from Grand Island |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Grand Island
101 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Grand Island since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on May 25, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | North Tonawanda, Amherst 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Niagara Falls 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 49 mph, measured | Sanborn, Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda 4 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Kenmore, Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda 5 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Escarpment, North Tonawanda 2 wind reports |
| Sep 9, 2024 | 85 mph, estimated | Grand Island 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Buffalo 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Shawnee 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Wurlitzer Park 1 wind report |
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 Grand Island; 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
- North Tonawanda
16 hail days - Niagara Falls
8 hail days - Amherst
16 hail days - Buffalo
12 hail days - East Amherst
16 hail days - Cheektowaga
16 hail days - West Seneca
16 hail days - Lockport
9 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 Grand Island.
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