Hail History

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Hail history for Tonawanda, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 15, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 16, 2008
Hail days since 200614
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles138

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tonawanda on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 16, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Tonawanda

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

Hail days near Tonawanda by year

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When hail season peaks near Tonawanda

Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and August (5).

JanFebMar1AprMay5Jun3Jul5AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Tonawanda

Jun 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Snyder (7 mi from Tonawanda)

Jun 2, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Falconwood (4 mi from Tonawanda)

Jul 15, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Buffalo (7 mi from Tonawanda)

Jun 30, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Cheektowaga (9 mi from Tonawanda)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tonawanda

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 9, 2024EF0Grand Island
7 mi from Tonawanda		1.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 5, 2024EF1Buffalo
9 mi from Tonawanda		1.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Oct 31, 2017EF0Buffalo
10 mi from Tonawanda		0.4 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 30, 2006F1Cheektowaga
9 mi from Tonawanda		3.0 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tonawanda

138 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tonawanda since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Aug 20, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedNorth Tonawanda, Amherst
2 wind reports		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, North Tonawanda
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 202656 mph, measuredBuffalo Airport, Kenmore, Snyder
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedNorth Tonawanda, Wendelville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 9, 202485 mph, estimatedGrand Island
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202459 mph, estimatedBuffalo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202459 mph, estimatedCheektowaga, Williamsville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202359 mph, estimatedShawnee
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 Tonawanda; 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 Tonawanda.

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