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Hail history for Homer, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Homer on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Jun 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Homer
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Groton 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Homer |
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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Homer meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Homer
Of 30 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (7).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Homer
May 26, 2011 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Homer (0 mi from Homer)
Jun 9, 2011 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Sempronius (10 mi from Homer)
Aug 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Scott (7 mi from Homer)
May 10, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Homer (0 mi from Homer)
Jul 16, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Virgil (8 mi from Homer)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Homer
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | EF0 | Gracie 5 mi from Homer |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Homer
149 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Homer since 2006, on 76 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Mar 16, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage a reported | Scott, Preble, Virgil 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage a reported | McGraw 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage a reported | Nubia, Truxton, Cortland 4 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Scott 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Virgil, McGraw 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Cortland Airport, Cortland 6 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Munsons Corners, Homer, Freetown Corners 4 wind reports |
| May 29, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Nubia 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Gracie 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Fair Haven 1 wind report |
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 Homer; 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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50 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 Homer.
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