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Hail history for Elma, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elma on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jun 16, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Elma
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Elma in the last two years.
Hail days near Elma by year
When hail season peaks near Elma
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Elma
Jun 16, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Depew (6 mi from Elma)
Jun 2, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lackawanna (8 mi from Elma)
Jun 30, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Cheektowaga (9 mi from Elma)
Jun 29, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Cheektowaga (8 mi from Elma)
Jul 23, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · South Wales (9 mi from Elma)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elma
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2024 | EF1 | Jewettville 9 mi from Elma |
| Oct 20, 2018 | EF0 | Orchard Park Airport 6 mi from Elma |
| Jun 30, 2006 | F1 | Cheektowaga 9 mi from Elma |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elma
107 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elma since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Oct 26, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Buffalo Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | East Hamburg 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lackawanna 1 wind report |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Elma Center, Spring Brook Station 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Elma 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Blakeley 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | East Aurora, Alden Center, Alden 5 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Jewettville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Sloan 1 wind report |
| Apr 16, 2023 | 59 mph, measured | Depew, Elma, Williamsville 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 Elma; 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 Elma.
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