Hail History

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Hail history for Niagara Falls, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 20, 20212.5 in (tennis ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 20, 2021
Hail days since 20068
Days with hail 1 inch or larger3
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles53

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Niagara Falls on 8 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.

Niagara Falls ranks #1,081 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Niagara Falls

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Niagara Falls in the last two years.

Hail days near Niagara Falls by year

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When hail season peaks near Niagara Falls

Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and July (3).

JanFebMarAprMay4Jun3Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Niagara Falls

Jul 20, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Lewiston Hgts (5 mi from Niagara Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail was reported in Lewiston.

Jun 2, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Falconwood (9 mi from Niagara Falls)

Jul 23, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · North Tonawanda (10 mi from Niagara Falls)

Jun 30, 2006 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Wheatfield (7 mi from Niagara Falls)

Aug 3, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Niagara Falls (2 mi from Niagara Falls)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Niagara Falls

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 9, 2024EF0Grand Island
5 mi from Niagara Falls		1.2 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Niagara Falls

53 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Niagara Falls since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on May 25, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedNorth Tonawanda
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedNiagara Falls, North Tonawanda
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedNiagara Falls
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 202649 mph, measuredSanborn, Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedNiagara Falls
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedLewiston, Escarpment
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 9, 202485 mph, estimatedGrand Island
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202359 mph, estimatedWurlitzer Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202359 mph, estimatedStella Niagara
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 15, 202060 mph, measuredNiagara Falls Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Niagara Falls; 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

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 Niagara Falls.

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