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Hail history for Cortland, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cortland on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 26, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Cortland
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Groton 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Cortland |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Cortland by year
When hail season peaks near Cortland
Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (8).
Largest hail storms near Cortland
May 26, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Homer (3 mi from Cortland)
Aug 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Scott (9 mi from Cortland)
Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Scott (9 mi from Cortland)
May 10, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Homer (3 mi from Cortland)
Jul 21, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Dryden (10 mi from Cortland)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cortland
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | EF0 | Gracie 3 mi from Cortland |
| Jul 15, 2024 | EF0 | Virgil 8 mi from Cortland |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cortland
161 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cortland since 2006, on 79 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jun 17, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Groton, Scott, Preble 4 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Lapeer, Groton, Peruville 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | McGraw 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Nubia, Dryden, Cortland 5 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Scott, Freetown Corners 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Virgil, McGraw 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Cortland Airport, Cortland 6 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Munsons Corners, Homer, Freetown Corners 3 wind reports |
| May 29, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Nubia 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Gracie 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 Cortland; 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 Cortland.
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