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Hail history for Niagara Falls, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Niagara Falls on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Jul 20, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Niagara Falls ranks #1,081 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Niagara Falls
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Niagara Falls in the last two years.
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Of 8 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (4) and July (3).
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Jul 20, 2021 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Lewiston Hgts (5 mi from Niagara Falls)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail was reported in Lewiston.Jun 2, 2020 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · New Falconwood (9 mi from Niagara Falls)
Jul 23, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · North Tonawanda (10 mi from Niagara Falls)
Jun 30, 2006 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · Wheatfield (7 mi from Niagara Falls)
Aug 3, 2007 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · Niagara Falls (2 mi from Niagara Falls)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Niagara Falls
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2024 | EF0 | Grand Island 5 mi from Niagara Falls |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Niagara Falls
53 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Niagara Falls since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on May 25, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage a reported | North Tonawanda 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage a reported | Niagara Falls 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 49 mph, a measured | Sanborn, Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda 4 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage a reported | Niagara Falls 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Lewiston, Escarpment 2 wind reports |
| Sep 9, 2024 | 85 mph, a estimat | Grand Island 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 59 mph, a estimat | Wurlitzer Park 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 59 mph, a estimat | Stella Niagara 1 wind report |
| Nov 15, 2020 | 60 mph, a measured | Niagara Falls Airport 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 Niagara Falls; 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
- Grand Island
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12 hail days - East Amherst
16 hail days - Lockport
9 hail days - Cheektowaga
16 hail days - West Seneca
16 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 Niagara Falls.
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