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Hail history for Alfred, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Alfred on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jun 23, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and March.
Recent hail near Alfred
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Canisteo, West Almond 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Alfred |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Alfred by year
When hail season peaks near Alfred
Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and March (1).
Largest hail storms near Alfred
Jun 23, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hornell (8 mi from Alfred)
May 3, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Hornell (8 mi from Alfred)
Mar 31, 2026 · 1 in (quarter) · Canisteo (9 mi from Alfred)
Jun 20, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Canisteo (9 mi from Alfred)
Jun 8, 2011 · 0.75 in (penny) · Hornell (8 mi from Alfred)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Alfred
64 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Alfred since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 27, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Hornell 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hornell, South Hornell 2 wind reports |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Five Corners 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Alfred, Almond, Hornell 3 wind reports |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Elm Vly 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Andover 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Northhornell 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 61 mph, measured | Hartsville 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 59 mph, estimated | Andover, Alfred, Almond 3 wind reports |
| Mar 7, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Hornell 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 Alfred; 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.
Nearby cities
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 Alfred.
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