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Hail history for Chemung County, NY
52 hail reports in Chemung County since 2006 on 23 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 6, 2012.
Cities in Chemung County
- Elmira
21 hail days - Big Flats Airport
27 hail days - Southport
21 hail days - Horseheads
23 hail days - Big Flats
25 hail days - West Elmira
22 hail days - Elmira Heights
23 hail days - Horseheads North
24 hail days
Recent hail in Chemung County
No hail was reported in Chemung County in the last two years.
Hail days in Chemung County by year
When hail season peaks in Chemung County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Chemung County
129 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Chemung County since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jul 15, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Beaver Dams, Chambers, Big Flats 5 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Southport 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | West Elmira 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Midway 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Elmira Airport, Fisherville, Slabtown 7 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hendy Creek, Elmira Hgts 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Elmira Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Elmira Airport, Hendy Creek, Elmira 4 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Elmira Hgts, Slabtown, Sullivanville 3 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | West Elmira 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 Chemung 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).