Hail History

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Hail history for Cheektowaga, 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 200616
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 Cheektowaga on 16 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.

Cheektowaga ranks #945 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Cheektowaga

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

Hail days near Cheektowaga by year

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When hail season peaks near Cheektowaga

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and August (4).

JanFebMar1Apr1May7Jun3Jul4AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Cheektowaga

Jun 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Snyder (4 mi from Cheektowaga)

Jun 2, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lackawanna (6 mi from Cheektowaga)

Jul 15, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Buffalo (6 mi from Cheektowaga)

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

Jun 29, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Cheektowaga (1 mi from Cheektowaga)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cheektowaga

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 5, 2024EF1Buffalo
7 mi from Cheektowaga		1.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Oct 20, 2018EF0Orchard Park Airport
7 mi from Cheektowaga		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 31, 2017EF0Buffalo
7 mi from Cheektowaga		0.4 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 30, 2006F1Cheektowaga
1 mi from Cheektowaga		3.0 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cheektowaga

138 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cheektowaga since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Aug 20, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedAmherst
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 202656 mph, measuredBuffalo Airport, Kenmore, Snyder
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedClarence Center
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202658 mph, estimatedEast Hamburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202558 mph, estimatedLackawanna
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 202558 mph, estimatedElma Center, Spring Brook Station
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202459 mph, estimatedElma
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
Jul 26, 202359 mph, estimatedEggertsville
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 Cheektowaga; 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 Cheektowaga.

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