Hail History

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Hail history for Ontario County, NY

Last hail in the countyJul 18, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 15, 2024
Hail days since 200620
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes in the county4
Damaging wind reports in the county315

36 hail reports in Ontario County since 2006 on 20 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 15, 2024.

Cities in Ontario County

Recent hail in Ontario County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 18, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Victor
1 hail report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 29, 20250.75 in
penny		Shortsville
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Ontario County by year

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When hail season peaks in Ontario County

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Damaging thunderstorm winds in Ontario County

315 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Ontario County since 2006, on 104 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Jun 30, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedVictor, Manchester, Seneca Castle
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedBristol, Naples
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedVictor, Clifton Springs
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedHoneoye Falls, Geneva, Mendon
22 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedFlint
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 202658 mph, estimatedPre Emption
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202658 mph, estimatedVictor, North Farmington
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 3, 202558 mph, estimatedVictor, Oaks Corners
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 4, 202558 mph, estimatedGeneva
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 202558 mph, estimatedEast Bloomfield, Holcomb Creekside Airport, Bristol
4 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 Ontario County; 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.

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).