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Hail history for Buffalo, WY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Buffalo on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 6, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Buffalo
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2025 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Buffalo 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Buffalo |
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Of 16 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (6).
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Jun 23, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Buffalo (9 mi from Buffalo)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell at a ranch along Tipperary Road east of Buffalo. The hail broke one window at a home on the ranch.Jul 27, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Buffalo (6 mi from Buffalo)
National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm became severe and dropped large hail across central Johnson County, including along Interstate 25. A trained spotter 13 miles SSE of Buffalo reported golf ball sized hail and had two windows and a skylight broken by the hail. A farm along Trabing Road reported broken windows, truck mirrors and damaged siding on a house and barn.May 30, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Buffalo (1 mi from Buffalo)
National Weather Service description (English): A storm gathered strength as it moved in deeper moisture east of the Bighorn Mountains. And become severe near Buffalo, Wyoming. Hail from nickel to golf ball sized hail was reported.Jul 6, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Buffalo (3 mi from Buffalo)
National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golf ball size hail fell in and around Buffalo.Jul 29, 2025 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Buffalo (8 mi from Buffalo)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Buffalo
28 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Buffalo since 2006, on 24 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jun 1, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 59 mph, a measured | Buffalo 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 56 mph, a measured | Buffalo 2 wind reports |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 63 mph, a measured | Buffalo 1 wind report |
| May 1, 2025 | 64 mph, a measured | Buffalo Airport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 72 mph, a measured | Buffalo Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 60 mph, a measured | Buffalo Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 64 mph, a measured | Buffalo Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2022 | 61 mph, a measured | Buffalo Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 62 mph, a measured | Buffalo Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2022 | 58 mph, a measured | Buffalo 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 Buffalo; 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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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 Buffalo.
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