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Hail history for Newfane, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Newfane on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 16, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and April.
Recent hail near Newfane
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Newfane in the last two years.
Hail days near Newfane by year
When hail season peaks near Newfane
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and April (1).
Largest hail storms near Newfane
Jul 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Ridge (8 mi from Newfane)
Aug 16, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Lockport (7 mi from Newfane)
Jul 20, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · South Lockport (9 mi from Newfane)
Apr 13, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · Cambria (9 mi from Newfane)
Jun 16, 2008 · 0.75 in (penny) · Lockport (8 mi from Newfane)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Newfane
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | EF? | Olcott 4 mi from Newfane |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Newfane
67 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Newfane since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Mar 16, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Newfane, Olcott, Barker 4 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Cambria Center, Lockport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Newfane 3 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Lockport 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Lockport, Carlisle Gardens, Barker Central Airport 4 wind reports |
| May 9, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Newfane 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 67 mph, measured | Olcott, Wilson 2 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Gasport 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 Newfane; 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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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 Newfane.
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