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Hail history for Niagara County, NY
38 hail reports in Niagara County since 2006 on 15 days. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Jul 20, 2021.
Cities in Niagara County
- Niagara Falls
8 hail days - North Tonawanda
16 hail days - Lockport
9 hail days - South Lockport
11 hail days - Newfane
6 hail days - Lewiston
7 hail days
Recent hail in Niagara County
No hail was reported in Niagara County in the last two years.
Hail days in Niagara County by year
When hail season peaks in Niagara County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Niagara County
157 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Niagara County since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on May 25, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage a reported | Newfane, Olcott, Barker 5 wind reports |
| Aug 2, 2026 | damage a reported | Youngstown 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Lockport, Niagara Falls, Ransomville 5 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage a reported | Newfane, Pendleton, Niagara Falls 5 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 49 mph, a measured | Sanborn, Niagara Falls, Youngstown 6 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage a reported | Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda 2 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Lewiston, Escarpment, North Tonawanda 9 wind reports |
| May 9, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Newfane 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 67 mph, a measured | Olcott, Wilson 2 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 59 mph, a estimat | Ransomville, Gasport 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 Niagara County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).