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Hail history for Canandaigua, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Canandaigua on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 15, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Canandaigua
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Victor 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Canandaigua |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Shortsville 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Canandaigua |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Canandaigua by year
When hail season peaks near Canandaigua
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (4) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Canandaigua
Jul 15, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Farmington (8 mi from Canandaigua)
May 21, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Seneca Castle (10 mi from Canandaigua)
Aug 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Victor (10 mi from Canandaigua)
Jun 16, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Farmington (8 mi from Canandaigua)
National Weather Service description (English): Numerous holes were reported in the siding of a house from hail.Jul 23, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Farmington (9 mi from Canandaigua)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Canandaigua
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2024 | EF0 | Canandaigua 1 mi from Canandaigua |
| Jun 10, 2015 | EF0 | Farmington 6 mi from Canandaigua |
| Aug 29, 2009 | EF0 | Vincent 8 mi from Canandaigua |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Canandaigua
168 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Canandaigua since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Jun 30, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Victor, Manchester, Seneca Castle 5 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Bristol 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Clifton Springs 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Victor, Holcomb, Canandaigua 12 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Flint 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Victor, North Farmington 2 wind reports |
| Aug 24, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | East Bloomfield, Holcomb Creekside Airport, Bristol 4 wind reports |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Paddelford 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ionia, East Bloomfield, East Victor 14 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Bristol, Victor, Shortsville 3 wind reports |
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 Canandaigua; 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 Canandaigua.
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