Hail History

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Hail history for Rochester, NY

Last hail within 10 milesNov 3, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Jun 29, 2006
Hail days since 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles146

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rochester on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jun 29, 2006. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Rochester ranks #169 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Rochester

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Nov 3, 20251 in
quarter		Pittsford
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Rochester		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 20251 in
quarter		West Henrietta
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Rochester		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Rochester by year

406107308109110111123132141151161171181192021221232422526

When hail season peaks near Rochester

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (4).

JanFebMar2Apr4May9Jun3Jul4Aug1SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Rochester

Jun 28, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Penfield (7 mi from Rochester)

Jun 29, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Henrietta (6 mi from Rochester)

Apr 13, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Greece (6 mi from Rochester)

May 13, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Rochester (2 mi from Rochester)

Jun 21, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Penfield (7 mi from Rochester)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rochester

146 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rochester since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jan 9, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 202654 mph, measuredIrondequoit, Pittsford, Webster
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedGates-North Gates
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedEast Rochester
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedGreece, Rochester, Gates-North Gates
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedGates-North Gates, Rochester
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 17, 202558 mph, estimatedGreece, East Rochester, Penfield
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202558 mph, estimatedPt Pleasant
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 202558 mph, estimatedGreece, Rochester
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202558 mph, estimatedGreece, Barnard, Beechwood
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 6, 202459 mph, estimatedPenfield
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 Rochester; 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 Rochester.

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