Hail History

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Hail history for Horseheads North, NY

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 21, 20230.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Sep 6, 2012
Hail days since 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles141

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Horseheads North on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 6, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Horseheads North

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Horseheads North in the last two years.

Hail days near Horseheads North by year

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When hail season peaks near Horseheads North

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (5).

Jan1FebMar1Apr5May8Jun4Jul3Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Horseheads North

Sep 6, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Horseheads (2 mi from Horseheads North)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail lasted for ten minutes.

Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Horseheads (2 mi from Horseheads North)

Aug 18, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Millport (6 mi from Horseheads North)

Sep 27, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Millport (6 mi from Horseheads North)

May 26, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Elmira (7 mi from Horseheads North)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Horseheads North

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 2, 2014EF1North Chemung
8 mi from Horseheads North
6.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 26, 2012EF1Hendy Creek
9 mi from Horseheads North
8.8 mi long, 600 yd wide
Jul 26, 2012EF1North Chemung
8 mi from Horseheads North
7.6 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 28, 2011EF2Erin
6 mi from Horseheads North
0.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Nov 16, 2006F1Erin
7 mi from Horseheads North
0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Horseheads North

141 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Horseheads North since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jul 15, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedBig Flats, Erin, Beaver Dams
6 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedSouthport
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedMontour Falls
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedWest Elmira
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedMidway
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 202558 mph, estimatedElmira Airport, Fisherville, Slabtown
7 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202558 mph, estimatedHendy Creek, Elmira Hgts
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202558 mph, measuredFerenbaugh, Elmira Airport
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202461 mph, measuredElmira Airport, Elmira, Southport
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 202458 mph, estimatedElmira Hgts, Slabtown, Sullivanville
3 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 Horseheads North; 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 Horseheads North.

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