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Hail history for Hamburg, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hamburg on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jun 2, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Hamburg
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Hamburg in the last two years.
Hail days near Hamburg by year
When hail season peaks near Hamburg
Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and August (2).
Largest hail storms near Hamburg
Jun 2, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lackawanna (8 mi from Hamburg)
May 28, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · North Collins (9 mi from Hamburg)
Jul 10, 2024 · 1 in (quarter) · Orchard Park (6 mi from Hamburg)
Jun 30, 2006 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Hamburg (1 mi from Hamburg)
Jun 20, 2016 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Ellicott (5 mi from Hamburg)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hamburg
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2024 | EF2 | Eden 7 mi from Hamburg |
| Jul 10, 2024 | EF1 | Jewettville 7 mi from Hamburg |
| Oct 20, 2018 | EF0 | Orchard Park Airport 7 mi from Hamburg |
| Jul 20, 2017 | EF2 | Locksley Park 2 mi from Hamburg |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hamburg
81 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hamburg since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on May 1, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | East Hamburg 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lackawanna 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | East Eden, Eden, Jewettville 9 wind reports |
| May 22, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Scranton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 49 mph, estimated | Blasdell 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Evans Center, Highland On The Lake, Hamburg Airport 4 wind reports |
| Apr 16, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Patchin, Big Tree 2 wind reports |
| Sep 13, 2021 | 59 mph, estimated | Lackawanna 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 61 mph, measured | Lackawanna, Derby 5 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Boston 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 Hamburg; 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 Hamburg.
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