Hail History

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Hail history for Ilion, NY

Last hail within 10 milesAug 4, 20230.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Jun 2, 2023
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles179

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ilion on 21 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 Ilion

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

Hail days near Ilion by year

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When hail season peaks near Ilion

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and August (5).

JanFebMar1Apr3May8Jun4Jul5AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Ilion

Jun 9, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · South Columbia (9 mi from Ilion)

Jul 16, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Herkimer (4 mi from Ilion)

Jun 8, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Cedar Lake (6 mi from Ilion)

Jun 2, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mohawk (2 mi from Ilion)

Jul 9, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Ilion (0 mi from Ilion)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ilion

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 30, 2017EF1Norwich Corners
9 mi from Ilion		0.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 28, 2011EF1Frankfort Utica Airport
7 mi from Ilion		2.9 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 28, 2010EF0Herkimer
2 mi from Ilion		1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ilion

179 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ilion since 2006, on 75 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 20, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedFrankfort
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedMiddleville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202558 mph, estimatedEast Frankfort, Millers Mills, West Schuyler
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202546 mph, estimatedIlion
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202458 mph, estimatedCedarville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 14, 202452 mph, estimatedMohawk
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, estimatedCedarville, Frankfort, Ilion
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202458 mph, estimatedMillers Mills, Ilion, Mohawk
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 202358 mph, estimatedMiddlefield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 4, 202369 mph, estimatedJacksonburg, Cedar Lake, Herkimer Lamanna Airport
5 wind reports		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 Ilion; 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 Ilion.

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