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Hail history for Homer, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Homer on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Homer
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Groton 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Homer |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Homer by year
When hail season peaks near Homer
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (7).
Largest hail storms near Homer
May 26, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Homer (0 mi from Homer)
Jun 9, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sempronius (10 mi from Homer)
Aug 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Scott (7 mi from Homer)
May 10, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Homer (0 mi from Homer)
Jul 16, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Virgil (8 mi from Homer)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Homer
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | EF0 | Gracie 5 mi from Homer |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Homer
149 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Homer since 2006, on 76 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Mar 16, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Scott, Preble, Virgil 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | McGraw 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Nubia, Truxton, Cortland 4 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Scott 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Virgil, McGraw 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Cortland Airport, Cortland 6 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Munsons Corners, Homer, Freetown Corners 4 wind reports |
| May 29, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Nubia 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Gracie 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Fair Haven 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 Homer; 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
- Cortland
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32 hail days - Auburn
23 hail days - Syracuse
34 hail days - Fairmount
35 hail days - Norwich
16 hail days - Baldwinsville
35 hail days - Endwell
50 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 Homer.
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