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Hail history for Silver Creek, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Silver Creek on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 28, 2017. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Silver Creek
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Angola 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Silver Creek |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Silver Creek by year
When hail season peaks near Silver Creek
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and April (2).
Largest hail storms near Silver Creek
May 28, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Forestville (7 mi from Silver Creek)
Aug 23, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Forestville (5 mi from Silver Creek)
Apr 6, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Dunkirk (9 mi from Silver Creek)
Jun 8, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Dunkirk (10 mi from Silver Creek)
Apr 14, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Dunkirk (9 mi from Silver Creek)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Silver Creek
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2024 | EF1 | Arkwright 9 mi from Silver Creek |
| Jul 16, 2020 | EF0 | Brant 6 mi from Silver Creek |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Silver Creek
48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Silver Creek since 2006, on 34 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Aug 5, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Forestville 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Dunkirk Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Dunkirk Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Forestville, Nashville, Angola Lake Shr Addn 4 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 75 mph, estimated | Irving, Brant, Angola Lake Shr Addn 4 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 59 mph, measured | Dunkirk 1 wind report |
| Apr 16, 2023 | 60 mph, measured | Dunkirk Muni Airport, Forestville, Evans Center 3 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2022 | 59 mph, estimated | Arkwright, Dunkirk 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 59 mph, estimated | Silver Creek 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2020 | 59 mph, estimated | Irving 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 Silver Creek; 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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10 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 Silver Creek.
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