Hail HistoryHome › New York › Niagara County › Lockport
Hail history for Lockport, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lockport on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 16, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Lockport
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lockport in the last two years.
Hail days near Lockport by year
When hail season peaks near Lockport
Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (4) and August (2).
Largest hail storms near Lockport
Jul 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Ridge (8 mi from Lockport)
Jun 16, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Amherst (10 mi from Lockport)
Aug 16, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Lockport (1 mi from Lockport)
Jul 20, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · South Lockport (1 mi from Lockport)
Aug 10, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Wendelville (8 mi from Lockport)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lockport
66 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lockport since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Aug 24, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Newfane 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Cambria Center, Lockport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Pendleton, Newfane 4 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Lockport 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Wendelville, Lockport, Carlisle Gardens 4 wind reports |
| May 9, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Newfane 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Gasport 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Shawnee 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Newfane Hollands Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 16, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Lockport, Terrys Corners 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 Lockport; 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
- East Amherst
16 hail days - North Tonawanda
16 hail days - Amherst
16 hail days - Grand Island
10 hail days - Cheektowaga
16 hail days - Niagara Falls
8 hail days - Buffalo
12 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 Lockport.
Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Lockport's hail history on your website with our free widget →
Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Lockport with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →