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Hail history for Brighton, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Brighton on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on Jun 29, 2006. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Brighton ranks #742 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Brighton
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Pittsford 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Brighton |
| May 17, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | West Henrietta 2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Brighton |
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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Brighton meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Brighton
Of 25 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (5).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Brighton
Jun 28, 2006 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Penfield (4 mi from Brighton)
Jun 29, 2006 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Henrietta (7 mi from Brighton)
Apr 13, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Greece (9 mi from Brighton)
May 13, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Rochester (5 mi from Brighton)
Jun 21, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Penfield (4 mi from Brighton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Brighton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | EF? | Webster 10 mi from Brighton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Brighton
164 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Brighton since 2006, on 68 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jan 9, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 54 mph, a measured | Irondequoit, Pittsford, Webster 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Gates-North Gates 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage a reported | Victor 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | East Rochester 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Greece, Rochester, Gates-North Gates 8 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage a reported | Gates-North Gates, Rochester 2 wind reports |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Greece, East Rochester, Penfield 6 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Pt Pleasant, Webster 2 wind reports |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Greece, Rochester 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Greece, Barnard, Beechwood 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 Brighton; 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.
Cities nearby
- Rochester
24 hail days - Irondequoit
20 hail days - Henrietta
24 hail days - Gates-North Gates
23 hail days - Greece
19 hail days - West Henrietta
20 hail days - Canandaigua
14 hail days - Batavia
8 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 Brighton.
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