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Hail history for Waterloo, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Waterloo on 16 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 Waterloo
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Packwood Corners, Seneca Falls 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Waterloo |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Waterloo by year
When hail season peaks near Waterloo
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Waterloo
Jul 26, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Seneca Falls (3 mi from Waterloo)
National Weather Service description (English): Nickel size hail was also reported with this storm.May 21, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Geneva (6 mi from Waterloo)
May 29, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Waterloo (0 mi from Waterloo)
Jun 29, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Seneca Falls (4 mi from Waterloo)
May 3, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lehigh Vly Jct (9 mi from Waterloo)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Waterloo
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | EF? | Packwood Corners 3 mi from Waterloo |
| Sep 2, 2026 | EF? | Rose Hill 6 mi from Waterloo |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Waterloo
128 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Waterloo since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Sep 2, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 76 mph, measured | Seneca Falls, Geneva, Waterloo 6 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Geneva 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Waterloo 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Pre Emption 1 wind report |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Oaks Corners 1 wind report |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Geneva 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Oaks Corners 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Five Pts, Dublin, Magee 4 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Border City, Oaks Corners 2 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Geneva 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 Waterloo; 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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32 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 Waterloo.
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