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Hail history for Fredonia, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fredonia on 8 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 Fredonia
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Fredonia in the last two years.
Hail days near Fredonia by year
When hail season peaks near Fredonia
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (2) and April (2).
Largest hail storms near Fredonia
May 28, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Forestville (9 mi from Fredonia)
Apr 14, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brocton (6 mi from Fredonia)
Jul 15, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Portland (9 mi from Fredonia)
Aug 23, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Forestville (8 mi from Fredonia)
Apr 6, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Dunkirk (3 mi from Fredonia)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fredonia
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2024 | EF1 | Arkwright 7 mi from Fredonia |
| Nov 14, 2011 | EF2 | Van Buren Pt 5 mi from Fredonia |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fredonia
64 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fredonia since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jan 17, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Forestville 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Dunkirk Muni Airport, Lamberton, Fredonia 3 wind reports |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Dunkirk Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Stockton 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Forestville 2 wind reports |
| May 22, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Fredonia 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Brocton, Van Buren Pt, Van Buren Bay 6 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 59 mph, measured | Dunkirk 1 wind report |
| Apr 16, 2023 | 60 mph, measured | Dunkirk Muni Airport, Forestville 2 wind reports |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Brocton, Fredonia 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 Fredonia; 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
- Dunkirk
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6 hail days - Jamestown
16 hail days - North East
8 hail days - Hamburg
9 hail days - Boston
13 hail days - Springville
11 hail days - Lackawanna
15 hail days
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 Fredonia.
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