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Hail history for Batavia, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Batavia on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 8, 2017. Hail is most common here in September and August.
Recent hail near Batavia
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 0.7 in | Batavia 1 hail report · closest near the center of Batavia |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Batavia by year
When hail season peaks near Batavia
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in September (3) and August (2).
Largest hail storms near Batavia
Jul 8, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · East Pembroke (7 mi from Batavia)
Apr 13, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Batavia (0 mi from Batavia)
Jun 16, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Byron (9 mi from Batavia)
Sep 11, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · West Middleburg (9 mi from Batavia)
Aug 2, 2014 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Stafford Station (6 mi from Batavia)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Batavia
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | EF? | Alexander 6 mi from Batavia |
| Jul 10, 2024 | EF0 | West Batavia 8 mi from Batavia |
| Apr 25, 2022 | EF0 | Alexander 8 mi from Batavia |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Batavia
64 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Batavia since 2006, on 36 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Le Roy, Oakfield, Elba 8 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Batavia, Alexander 2 wind reports |
| May 9, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Oakfield, Batavia, Byron 3 wind reports |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Batavia 1 wind report |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Alexander, Little Canada, Stafford 3 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | North Alexander 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Elba 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Alexander 1 wind report |
| Apr 25, 2022 | 59 mph, estimated | North Alexander 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 59 mph, estimated | Elba 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 Batavia; 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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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 Batavia.
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