Hail HistoryHail history for Erie County, NY
79 hail reports in Erie County since 2006 on 36 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 28, 2017.
Cities in Erie County
- Buffalo
12 hail days - Amherst
16 hail days - Cheektowaga
16 hail days - West Seneca
16 hail days - East Amherst
16 hail days - Grand Island
10 hail days - Lackawanna
15 hail days - Kenmore
15 hail days - Depew
17 hail days - Eggertsville
16 hail days - Tonawanda
14 hail days - Lancaster
17 hail days - Hamburg
9 hail days - Boston
13 hail days - East Aurora
12 hail days - Harris Hill
13 hail days - Williamsville
18 hail days - Grandyle
10 hail days - Springville
11 hail days - Sloan
13 hail days - Orchard Park
15 hail days - Wanakah
8 hail days - Akron
8 hail days - Clarence
13 hail days - Blasdell
12 hail days - Alden
8 hail days - Elma
16 hail days - North Boston
13 hail days
Recent hail in Erie County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Helmuth, Collins 2 hail reports |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Angola 1 hail report |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Holland 1 hail report |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 1 in quarter | Springville 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Erie County by year
When hail season peaks in Erie County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Erie County
280 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Erie County since 2006, on 113 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Aug 20, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Amherst, Colden, Springville 3 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Buffalo Airport, Kenmore, Tonawanda 5 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Springville 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Clarence Center 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | East Hamburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Protection 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lackawanna 1 wind report |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Evans Center, Elma Center, Spring Brook Station 3 wind reports |
| Sep 9, 2024 | 85 mph, estimated | Grand Island 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Elma, North Collins, Sardinia 3 wind reports |
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 Erie 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).