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Hail history for Olean, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Olean on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on May 10, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Olean
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Olean in the last two years.
Hail days near Olean by year
When hail season peaks near Olean
Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (2) and May (2).
Largest hail storms near Olean
May 10, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Olean (0 mi from Olean)
May 3, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Westons Mills (3 mi from Olean)
Jul 22, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Maplehurst (9 mi from Olean)
Jun 26, 2023 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Allegany (5 mi from Olean)
Jun 28, 2013 · 0.75 in (penny) · West Eldred (9 mi from Olean)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Olean
79 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Olean since 2006, on 53 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Jun 27, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Allegany 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Allegany 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | West Eldred 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Olean 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Westons Mills 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Olean 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Allegany, Westons Mills 2 wind reports |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | West Eldred, Allegany, Olean 3 wind reports |
| May 21, 2022 | 59 mph, estimated | Allegany 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 59 mph, estimated | Olean 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 Olean; 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 Olean.
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