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Hail history for Orchard Park, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Orchard Park on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jun 2, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Orchard Park
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Orchard Park in the last two years.
Hail days near Orchard Park by year
When hail season peaks near Orchard Park
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Orchard Park
Jun 2, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lackawanna (5 mi from Orchard Park)
Jun 16, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Cheektowaga (10 mi from Orchard Park)
Jun 29, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Cheektowaga (10 mi from Orchard Park)
Jul 23, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · South Wales (9 mi from Orchard Park)
Jul 25, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · East Aurora (6 mi from Orchard Park)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Orchard Park
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2024 | EF1 | Jewettville 5 mi from Orchard Park |
| Oct 20, 2018 | EF0 | Orchard Park Airport 3 mi from Orchard Park |
| Jul 20, 2017 | EF2 | Locksley Park 6 mi from Orchard Park |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Orchard Park
101 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Orchard Park since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on May 1, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Colden 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | East Hamburg 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lackawanna 1 wind report |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Elma Center, Spring Brook Station 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Elma 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Blakeley 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | East Aurora 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | East Eden, Jewettville 4 wind reports |
| May 22, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Scranton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 49 mph, estimated | Blasdell 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 Orchard Park; 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 Orchard Park.
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