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Hail history for Clarence, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Clarence on 13 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 Clarence
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Clarence in the last two years.
Hail days near Clarence by year
When hail season peaks near Clarence
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and August (4).
Largest hail storms near Clarence
Jun 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Snyder (10 mi from Clarence)
Jun 30, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Cheektowaga (10 mi from Clarence)
Jun 29, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Cheektowaga (9 mi from Clarence)
Jul 25, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Williamsville (7 mi from Clarence)
Apr 7, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Clarence Center (4 mi from Clarence)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Clarence
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2009 | EF1 | Fargo 9 mi from Clarence |
| Jun 30, 2006 | F1 | Cheektowaga 10 mi from Clarence |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Clarence
86 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Clarence since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Oct 26, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Corfu, Amherst 3 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Buffalo Airport 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Clarence Center 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Elma 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | South Newstead 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Alden Center, Alden 4 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Williamsville, Akron 2 wind reports |
| Apr 16, 2023 | 59 mph, measured | Depew, Elma, Williamsville 4 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2022 | 59 mph, estimated | Elma 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 59 mph, estimated | Alden 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 Clarence; 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
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12 hail days - Grand Island
10 hail days - Niagara Falls
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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 Clarence.
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