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Hail history for Lansing, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lansing on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 3, 2012. Hail is most common here in August and July.
Recent hail near Lansing
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Groton 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Lansing |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Enfield, Newfield 3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Lansing |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | South Lansing, Mc Kinneys Pt 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Lansing |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Mc Kinneys Pt 1 hail report · closest near the center of Lansing |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lansing by year
When hail season peaks near Lansing
Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (11) and July (9).
Largest hail storms near Lansing
May 3, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · South Hill (5 mi from Lansing)
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 (7 mi from Lansing)
Jul 9, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newfield (9 mi from Lansing)
May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newfield (9 mi from Lansing)
Sep 6, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Kinneys Pt (1 mi from Lansing)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lansing
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2021 | EF1 | Etna 7 mi from Lansing |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF1 | Newfield Skyhook Airport 8 mi from Lansing |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lansing
165 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lansing since 2006, on 82 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Aug 27, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Ithaca, Lansing, Willow Creek 11 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Groton, Peruville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage reported | Brooktondale 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Ithaca, Lansing, Trumansburg 15 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 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Trumansburg 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Applegate Corner, East Ithaca, Jacksonville 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 Lansing; 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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57 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 Lansing.
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