Hail History

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Hail history for Elma, NY

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 22, 20241.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.50 in (ping pong ball)Jun 16, 2008
Ane haili ijiin 200616
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon9
Tornado ijiin 10 mile3
Wind reports within 10 miles107

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elma on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on Jun 16, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Elma

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Elma in the last two years.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Elma meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Elma

Of 16 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (5).

JanFebMar1Apr1May6Jun5Jul3AugSepOctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Elma

Jun 16, 2008 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Depew (6 mi from Elma)

Jun 2, 2020 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Lackawanna (8 mi from Elma)

Jun 30, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Cheektowaga (9 mi from Elma)

Jun 29, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Cheektowaga (8 mi from Elma)

Jul 23, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · South Wales (9 mi from Elma)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elma

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 10, 2024EF1Jewettville
9 mi from Elma		2.8 mi long, 400 yd wide
Oct 20, 2018EF0Orchard Park Airport
6 mi from Elma		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 30, 2006F1Cheektowaga
9 mi from Elma		3.0 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elma

107 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elma since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Oct 26, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 1, 202656 mph, a measuredBuffalo Airport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 31, 202658 mph, a estimatEast Hamburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202558 mph, a estimatLackawanna
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 202558 mph, a estimatElma Center, Spring Brook Station
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202459 mph, a estimatElma
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 202459 mph, a estimatBlakeley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202459 mph, a estimatEast Aurora, Alden Center, Alden
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202459 mph, a estimatJewettville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202359 mph, a estimatSloan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 16, 202359 mph, a measuredDepew, Elma, Williamsville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Elma; 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

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 Elma.

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