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Hail history for Akron, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Akron on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 8, 2017. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Akron
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Akron in the last two years.
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Of 8 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (3) and June (2).
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Jul 8, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · East Pembroke (9 mi from Akron)
Jun 16, 2008 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Clarence (6 mi from Akron)
Apr 7, 2010 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Clarence Center (6 mi from Akron)
Aug 2, 2013 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Clarence (6 mi from Akron)
Jul 25, 2009 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · Clarence Center (7 mi from Akron)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Akron
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2024 | EF0 | Indian Falls 5 mi from Akron |
| Jul 25, 2009 | EF1 | Fargo 7 mi from Akron |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Akron
60 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Akron since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jun 13, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage a reported | Corfu 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage a reported | Alabama 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Clarence Center 1 wind report |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Corfu 1 wind report |
| Sep 9, 2024 | 75 mph, a estimat | Indian Falls 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 59 mph, a estimat | South Newstead 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 59 mph, a estimat | Alden Center, Alden 4 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 59 mph, a estimat | Akron 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 59 mph, a estimat | Alden 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2021 | 59 mph, a estimat | East Amherst, Dysinger 2 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 Akron; 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 Akron.
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