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Hail history for Waterloo, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Waterloo on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 21, 2013. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Waterloo
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Packwood Corners, Seneca Falls 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Waterloo |
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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Waterloo meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Waterloo
Of 16 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (6) and May (6).
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Jul 26, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Seneca Falls (3 mi from Waterloo)
National Weather Service description (English): Nickel size hail was also reported with this storm.May 21, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Geneva (6 mi from Waterloo)
May 29, 2013 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Waterloo (0 mi from Waterloo)
Jun 29, 2006 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Seneca Falls (4 mi from Waterloo)
May 3, 2012 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Lehigh Vly Jct (9 mi from Waterloo)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Waterloo
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | EF? | Packwood Corners 3 mi from Waterloo |
| Sep 2, 2026 | EF? | Rose Hill 6 mi from Waterloo |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Waterloo
128 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Waterloo since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Sep 2, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 76 mph, a measured | Seneca Falls, Geneva, Waterloo 6 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage a reported | Geneva 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Waterloo 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Pre Emption 1 wind report |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Oaks Corners 1 wind report |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Geneva 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Oaks Corners 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Five Pts, Dublin, Magee 4 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Border City, Oaks Corners 2 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 59 mph, a estimat | Geneva 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 Waterloo; 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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32 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 Waterloo.
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