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Hail history for Herkimer County, NY
67 hail reports in Herkimer County since 2006 on 39 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 9, 2011.
Cities in Herkimer County
- Ilion
21 hail days - Herkimer
24 hail days - Little Falls
21 hail days - Mohawk
26 hail days - Frankfort
30 hail days
Recent hail in Herkimer County
No hail was reported in Herkimer County in the last two years.
Hail days in Herkimer County by year
When hail season peaks in Herkimer County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Herkimer County
411 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Herkimer County since 2006, on 114 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 20, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Northwood 6 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Frankfort, Big Moose 3 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Old Forge, Eagle Bay, Northwood 5 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Northwood, Middleville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Gravesville, West Schuyler, Harbor 10 wind reports |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Salisbury Center, Ilion 3 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 67 mph, estimated | Ohio, Northwood, Norway 6 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Cedarville 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Dolgeville, Mohawk 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Salisbury Center 2 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 Herkimer County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).