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Hail history for Alden, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Alden on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jun 16, 2008. Hail is most common here in August and June.
Recent hail near Alden
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Alden in the last two years.
Hail days near Alden by year
When hail season peaks near Alden
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (4) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near Alden
Jun 16, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Clarence (7 mi from Alden)
Aug 2, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Clarence (7 mi from Alden)
Aug 15, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Depew (9 mi from Alden)
Aug 17, 2022 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Alexander (10 mi from Alden)
Jun 30, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · Lancaster (8 mi from Alden)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Alden
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2024 | EF0 | Indian Falls 10 mi from Alden |
| Jul 10, 2024 | EF0 | West Batavia 9 mi from Alden |
| Jul 25, 2009 | EF1 | Fargo 4 mi from Alden |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Alden
72 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Alden since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jun 13, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Corfu 2 wind reports |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Elma Center, Corfu 2 wind reports |
| Sep 9, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Indian Falls 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Elma 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | South Newstead 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Alden Center, Alden 4 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Akron 1 wind report |
| Apr 16, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Depew, Elma 2 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 59 mph, estimated | Williston 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2022 | 59 mph, estimated | Elma 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 Alden; 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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10 hail days
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 Alden.
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