Hail History

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Hail history for Big Flats, NY

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 21, 20230.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Sep 6, 2012
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles163

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Big Flats on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 6, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Big Flats

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Big Flats in the last two years.

Hail days near Big Flats by year

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When hail season peaks near Big Flats

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (6).

Jan1FebMar1Apr6May9Jun4Jul2Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Big Flats

Sep 6, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Horseheads (6 mi from Big Flats)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail lasted for ten minutes.

Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Horseheads (6 mi from Big Flats)

Jun 16, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Corning (6 mi from Big Flats)

May 26, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Elmira (7 mi from Big Flats)

May 29, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Corning (6 mi from Big Flats)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Big Flats

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 26, 2012EF1South Corning
4 mi from Big Flats		2.6 mi long, 800 yd wide
Jul 26, 2012EF1Hendy Creek
3 mi from Big Flats		8.8 mi long, 600 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Big Flats

163 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Big Flats since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jul 15, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedBig Flats, Pine City, Beaver Dams
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedSouthport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedGang Mills
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedWest Elmira
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedCorning, Painted Post, Midway
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202658 mph, estimatedFerenbaugh
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 202558 mph, estimatedElmira Airport, Fisherville, Slabtown
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202560 mph, estimatedHornby, Hendy Creek, Elmira Hgts
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202558 mph, estimatedCorning
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202558 mph, measuredWest Caton, Ferenbaugh, Elmira Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Big Flats; 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 Big Flats.

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