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Hail history for Lancaster, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lancaster on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 16, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Lancaster
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lancaster in the last two years.
Hail days near Lancaster by year
When hail season peaks near Lancaster
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and August (4).
Largest hail storms near Lancaster
Jun 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Snyder (7 mi from Lancaster)
Jun 2, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lackawanna (8 mi from Lancaster)
Jun 30, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Cheektowaga (5 mi from Lancaster)
Jun 29, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Cheektowaga (4 mi from Lancaster)
Jul 25, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Williamsville (4 mi from Lancaster)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lancaster
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2018 | EF0 | Orchard Park Airport 8 mi from Lancaster |
| Jun 30, 2006 | F1 | Cheektowaga 5 mi from Lancaster |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lancaster
127 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lancaster since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Aug 20, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Amherst 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Buffalo Airport, Kenmore, Snyder 3 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Clarence Center 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | East Hamburg 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lackawanna 1 wind report |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Elma Center, Spring Brook Station 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Elma 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | South Newstead 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | East Aurora, Alden Center, Alden 5 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Cheektowaga, Williamsville 2 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 Lancaster; 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
- Cheektowaga
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16 hail days - East Amherst
16 hail days - Amherst
16 hail days - Buffalo
12 hail days - North Tonawanda
16 hail days - Grand Island
10 hail days - Niagara Falls
8 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 Lancaster.
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