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Hail history for Herkimer, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Herkimer on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jun 2, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Herkimer
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Herkimer in the last two years.
Hail days near Herkimer by year
When hail season peaks near Herkimer
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and August (5).
Largest hail storms near Herkimer
Jun 9, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · South Columbia (9 mi from Herkimer)
Jul 16, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Herkimer (1 mi from Herkimer)
Jun 8, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Cedar Lake (9 mi from Herkimer)
May 21, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Goodell Corners (8 mi from Herkimer)
Jun 2, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mohawk (0 mi from Herkimer)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Herkimer
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF1 | Frankfort Utica Airport 10 mi from Herkimer |
| Jun 28, 2010 | EF0 | Herkimer 1 mi from Herkimer |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Herkimer
193 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Herkimer since 2006, on 79 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 20, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Frankfort 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Middleville 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | East Frankfort, Millers Mills, West Schuyler 7 wind reports |
| May 17, 2025 | 46 mph, estimated | Ilion 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Cedarville 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 52 mph, estimated | Mohawk 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Cedarville, Frankfort, Ilion 4 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Millers Mills, Ilion, Mohawk 4 wind reports |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Middlefield 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 69 mph, estimated | Jacksonburg, Cedar Lake, Herkimer Lamanna Airport 5 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 Herkimer; 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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13 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 Herkimer.
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