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Hail history for Amherst, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Amherst on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 16, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Amherst
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Amherst in the last two years.
Hail days near Amherst by year
When hail season peaks near Amherst
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and August (5).
Largest hail storms near Amherst
Jun 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Snyder (2 mi from Amherst)
Jun 2, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Falconwood (8 mi from Amherst)
Jul 15, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Buffalo (5 mi from Amherst)
Jun 30, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Cheektowaga (5 mi from Amherst)
Jul 23, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · North Tonawanda (6 mi from Amherst)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Amherst
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2024 | EF1 | Buffalo 8 mi from Amherst |
| Oct 31, 2017 | EF0 | Buffalo 8 mi from Amherst |
| Jun 30, 2006 | F1 | Cheektowaga 5 mi from Amherst |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Amherst
143 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Amherst since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Aug 20, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | North Tonawanda, Amherst 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | North Tonawanda 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | North Tonawanda 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Buffalo Airport, Kenmore, Snyder 6 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Clarence Center, North Tonawanda, Wendelville 3 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lackawanna 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Buffalo 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Cheektowaga, Williamsville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Wurlitzer Park 1 wind report |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Eggertsville 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 Amherst; 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
- North Tonawanda
16 hail days - Cheektowaga
16 hail days - East Amherst
16 hail days - Buffalo
12 hail days - West Seneca
16 hail days - Grand Island
10 hail days - Lockport
9 hail days - Niagara Falls
8 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 Amherst.
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