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Hail history for Ithaca, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ithaca on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 3, 2012. Hail is most common here in August and June.
Ithaca ranks #555 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Ithaca
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Newfield, Enfield 4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Ithaca |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | South Lansing, Mc Kinneys Pt 3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Ithaca |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Mc Kinneys Pt 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Ithaca |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Ithaca by year
When hail season peaks near Ithaca
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (9) and June (8).
Largest hail storms near Ithaca
May 3, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · South Hill (2 mi from Ithaca)
National Weather Service description (English): This hailstorm caused major damage to a car dealership denting over 1000 cars leading to significant financial loss of the car company.Jun 21, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Freeville (9 mi from Ithaca)
Jul 9, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newfield (6 mi from Ithaca)
May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newfield (6 mi from Ithaca)
Sep 6, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Kinneys Pt (3 mi from Ithaca)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ithaca
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2021 | EF1 | Etna 8 mi from Ithaca |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF1 | Newfield Skyhook Airport 5 mi from Ithaca |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ithaca
135 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ithaca since 2006, on 68 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Aug 27, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Ithaca, Lansing, Danby 11 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage reported | West Danby, Brooktondale 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Ithaca, Lansing, Myers 11 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Myers 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Ithaca 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ithaca 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Applegate Corner, South Hill, Ithaca 6 wind reports |
| May 2, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Newfield Teeter Airport, West Danby 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Applegate Corner, East Ithaca, Jacksonville 3 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Ithaca, Varna, Etna 3 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 Ithaca; 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 Ithaca.
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