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Hail history for Gowanda, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gowanda on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 28, 2017. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Gowanda
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Helmuth, Collins, Perrysburg 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Gowanda |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Gowanda by year
When hail season peaks near Gowanda
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and June (1).
Largest hail storms near Gowanda
May 28, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Perrysburg (3 mi from Gowanda)
Mar 31, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Helmuth (0 mi from Gowanda)
Aug 2, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Cattaraugus (7 mi from Gowanda)
May 2, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · North Collins (9 mi from Gowanda)
May 18, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Collins (3 mi from Gowanda)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gowanda
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2020 | EF0 | Brant 9 mi from Gowanda |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gowanda
70 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gowanda since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jun 21, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Cattaraugus 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Gowanda 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Perrysburg, Wesley, Otto 4 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | North Collins 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Nashville 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | South Dayton, Dayton, Wesley 9 wind reports |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Dayton, Perrysburg, Wesley 4 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 59 mph, estimated | Dayton, Cattaraugus 2 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2022 | 59 mph, estimated | South Dayton 1 wind report |
| Sep 12, 2021 | 59 mph, estimated | Nashville 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 Gowanda; 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 Gowanda.
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