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Hail history for Lewiston, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lewiston on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 20, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Lewiston
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lewiston in the last two years.
Hail days near Lewiston by year
When hail season peaks near Lewiston
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and July (2).
Largest hail storms near Lewiston
Jul 20, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Lewiston Hgts (0 mi from Lewiston)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail was reported in Lewiston.Jun 30, 2006 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Wheatfield (9 mi from Lewiston)
Aug 3, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Niagara Falls (6 mi from Lewiston)
May 31, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Tower Corners (6 mi from Lewiston)
Jul 16, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Lewiston Hgts (0 mi from Lewiston)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lewiston
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2024 | EF0 | Grand Island 10 mi from Lewiston |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lewiston
50 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lewiston since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on May 25, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2026 | damage reported | Youngstown 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Niagara Falls, Ransomville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Niagara Falls 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 49 mph, measured | Sanborn, Niagara Falls, Youngstown 4 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Niagara Falls 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Lewiston, Escarpment 2 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Ransomville 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Shawnee 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Stella Niagara 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Youngstown 1 wind report |
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 Lewiston; 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
- Niagara Falls
8 hail days - Grand Island
10 hail days - North Tonawanda
16 hail days - Amherst
16 hail days - East Amherst
16 hail days - Buffalo
12 hail days - Cheektowaga
16 hail days - West Seneca
16 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 Lewiston.
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