Hail History

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Hail history for Seneca Falls, NY

Last hail within 10 milesMay 13, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 21, 2013
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles110

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Seneca Falls on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 21, 2013. Hail is most common here in July and May.

Recent hail near Seneca Falls

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 13, 20260.88 in
nickel		Packwood Corners, Seneca Falls
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Seneca Falls		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 Seneca Falls by year

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When hail season peaks near Seneca Falls

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and May (5).

JanFebMarApr5May4Jun6JulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Seneca Falls

Jul 26, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Seneca Falls (0 mi from Seneca Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Nickel size hail was also reported with this storm.

May 21, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Geneva (10 mi from Seneca Falls)

Jul 17, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Montezuma (8 mi from Seneca Falls)

May 29, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Waterloo (3 mi from Seneca Falls)

Jun 29, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Seneca Falls (1 mi from Seneca Falls)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Seneca Falls

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 2, 2026EF?Packwood Corners
6 mi from Seneca Falls
Sep 2, 2026EF?Rose Hill
8 mi from Seneca Falls

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Seneca Falls

110 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Seneca Falls since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Sep 2, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 202676 mph, measuredSeneca Falls, Waterloo, Fayette
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedGeneva
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedWaterloo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 202658 mph, estimatedPre Emption
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202558 mph, estimatedDublin, Magee, Tyre
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202560 mph, estimatedBorder City, Oaks Corners
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202459 mph, estimatedGeneva
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202459 mph, estimatedOaks Corners
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202458 mph, estimatedBridgeport, Tyre
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202459 mph, estimatedFive Pts, Thompson, Waterloo
4 wind reports		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 Seneca 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.

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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 Seneca Falls.

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