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Hail history for Buffalo, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Buffalo on 12 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.
Buffalo ranks #212 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Buffalo
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Buffalo in the last two years.
Hail days near Buffalo by year
When hail season peaks near Buffalo
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Buffalo
Jun 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Snyder (7 mi from Buffalo)
Jun 2, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Falconwood (8 mi from Buffalo)
Jul 15, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Buffalo (2 mi from Buffalo)
Jun 30, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Cheektowaga (6 mi from Buffalo)
Jun 29, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Cheektowaga (7 mi from Buffalo)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Buffalo
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2024 | EF1 | Buffalo 1 mi from Buffalo |
| Oct 20, 2018 | EF0 | Orchard Park Airport 8 mi from Buffalo |
| Oct 31, 2017 | EF0 | Buffalo 1 mi from Buffalo |
| Jun 30, 2006 | F1 | Cheektowaga 6 mi from Buffalo |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Buffalo
106 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Buffalo since 2006, on 54 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Aug 20, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Buffalo Airport, Kenmore, Snyder 5 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 |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 49 mph, estimated | Blasdell 1 wind report |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Eggertsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Sloan 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Buffalo, Tonawanda 2 wind reports |
| Apr 16, 2023 | 59 mph, measured | Big Tree, Sloan, Kenmore 8 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2022 | 59 mph, estimated | Buffalo 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 Buffalo; 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 Buffalo.
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