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Hail history for East Amherst, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of East Amherst on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 16, 2008. Hail is most common here in August and June.
Recent hail near East Amherst
No hail was reported within 10 miles of East Amherst in the last two years.
Hail days near East Amherst by year
When hail season peaks near East Amherst
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (6) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near East Amherst
Jun 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Snyder (6 mi from East Amherst)
Jul 20, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · South Lockport (10 mi from East Amherst)
Jun 30, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Cheektowaga (8 mi from East Amherst)
Jul 23, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · North Tonawanda (9 mi from East Amherst)
Jun 29, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Cheektowaga (8 mi from East Amherst)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of East Amherst
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2006 | F1 | Cheektowaga 8 mi from East Amherst |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near East Amherst
119 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of East Amherst since 2006, on 61 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Oct 26, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | North Tonawanda, Amherst 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | North Tonawanda 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Pendleton 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | North Tonawanda 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Buffalo Airport, Snyder, North Tonawanda 4 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Clarence Center, North Tonawanda, Wendelville 5 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | South Newstead 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Cheektowaga, Williamsville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Wurlitzer Park 1 wind report |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Eggertsville 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 East Amherst; 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
- Amherst
16 hail days - Cheektowaga
16 hail days - North Tonawanda
16 hail days - Lockport
9 hail days - West Seneca
16 hail days - Buffalo
12 hail days - Grand Island
10 hail days - Niagara Falls
8 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 East Amherst.
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