Hail History

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Hail history for Herkimer, NY

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 14, 20241.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.50 in (ping pong ball)Jun 2, 2023
Ane haili ijiin 200624
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon18
Tornado ijiin 10 mile2
Wind reports within 10 miles193

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Herkimer on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on Jun 2, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Herkimer

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

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Herkimer meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Herkimer

Of 24 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (7) and August (5).

JanFebMar1Apr5May7Jun4Jul5Aug2SepOctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Herkimer

Jun 9, 2009 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · South Columbia (9 mi from Herkimer)

Jul 16, 2009 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · East Herkimer (1 mi from Herkimer)

Jun 8, 2011 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Cedar Lake (9 mi from Herkimer)

May 21, 2013 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Goodell Corners (8 mi from Herkimer)

Jun 2, 2023 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Mohawk (0 mi from Herkimer)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Herkimer

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 28, 2011EF1Frankfort Utica Airport
10 mi from Herkimer		2.9 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 28, 2010EF0Herkimer
1 mi from Herkimer		1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Herkimer

193 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Herkimer since 2006, on 79 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 20, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 1, 2026damage a reportedFrankfort
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, a estimatMiddleville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202558 mph, a estimatEast Frankfort, Millers Mills, West Schuyler
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202546 mph, a estimatIlion
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202458 mph, a estimatCedarville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 14, 202452 mph, a estimatMohawk
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, a estimatCedarville, Frankfort, Ilion
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202458 mph, a estimatMillers Mills, Ilion, Mohawk
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 202358 mph, a estimatMiddlefield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 4, 202369 mph, a estimatJacksonburg, Cedar Lake, Herkimer Lamanna Airport
5 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 Herkimer; 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 Herkimer.

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