Hail History

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Hail history for Dunkirk, NY

Last hail within 10 milesApr 14, 20191.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 28, 2017
Hail days since 20067
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles56

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dunkirk on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 28, 2017. Hail is most common here in August and April.

Recent hail near Dunkirk

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Dunkirk in the last two years.

Hail days near Dunkirk by year

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When hail season peaks near Dunkirk

Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (2) and April (2).

JanFebMar2Apr2May1JunJul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Dunkirk

May 28, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Forestville (10 mi from Dunkirk)

Apr 14, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brocton (8 mi from Dunkirk)

Aug 23, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Forestville (8 mi from Dunkirk)

Apr 6, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Dunkirk (1 mi from Dunkirk)

Jun 8, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Dunkirk (1 mi from Dunkirk)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dunkirk

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 10, 2024EF1Arkwright
8 mi from Dunkirk		3.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Nov 14, 2011EF2Van Buren Pt
5 mi from Dunkirk		4.1 mi long, 125 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dunkirk

56 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dunkirk since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jan 17, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedForestville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 31, 202666 mph, measuredDunkirk Muni Airport, Lamberton, Fredonia
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 202561 mph, measuredDunkirk Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202459 mph, estimatedForestville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 202459 mph, estimatedFredonia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202359 mph, estimatedBrocton, Van Buren Pt, Van Buren Bay
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202359 mph, measuredDunkirk
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 16, 202360 mph, measuredDunkirk Muni Airport, Forestville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202359 mph, estimatedBrocton, Fredonia
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202259 mph, estimatedArkwright, Dunkirk
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Dunkirk; 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

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 Dunkirk.

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