Hail History

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Hail history for Horseheads, NY

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 21, 20230.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Sep 6, 2012
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles131

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Horseheads on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 6, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Horseheads

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Horseheads in the last two years.

Hail days near Horseheads by year

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When hail season peaks near Horseheads

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (5).

Jan1FebMarApr5May8Jun5Jul2Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Horseheads

Sep 6, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Horseheads (1 mi from Horseheads)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail lasted for ten minutes.

Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Horseheads (1 mi from Horseheads)

Aug 18, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Millport (7 mi from Horseheads)

Sep 27, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Millport (7 mi from Horseheads)

May 26, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Elmira (5 mi from Horseheads)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Horseheads

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 2, 2014EF1North Chemung
7 mi from Horseheads		6.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 26, 2012EF1Hendy Creek
7 mi from Horseheads		8.8 mi long, 600 yd wide
Jul 26, 2012EF1North Chemung
8 mi from Horseheads		7.6 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 28, 2011EF2Erin
6 mi from Horseheads		0.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Nov 16, 2006F1Erin
8 mi from Horseheads		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Horseheads

131 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Horseheads since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jul 15, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedBig Flats, Pine City, Erin
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedSouthport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedWest Elmira
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedMidway
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 202558 mph, estimatedElmira Airport, Fisherville, Slabtown
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202558 mph, estimatedHendy Creek, Elmira Hgts
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202558 mph, measuredFerenbaugh, Elmira Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202461 mph, measuredElmira Airport, Hendy Creek, Elmira
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 202458 mph, estimatedElmira Hgts, Slabtown, Sullivanville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Elmira
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Horseheads; 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

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 Horseheads.

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