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Hail history for Penn Yan, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Penn Yan on 10 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 Penn Yan
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Benton 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Penn Yan |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Penn Yan by year
When hail season peaks near Penn Yan
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near Penn Yan
May 21, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bilsboro (9 mi from Penn Yan)
Jun 5, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Benton (5 mi from Penn Yan)
Jul 16, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Penn Yan Airport (0 mi from Penn Yan)
Jul 21, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Bilsboro (10 mi from Penn Yan)
Jun 17, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Branchport (6 mi from Penn Yan)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Penn Yan
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2018 | EF1 | Potter 6 mi from Penn Yan |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Penn Yan
69 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Penn Yan since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jul 13, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Penn Yan, Dresden, Himrod 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Keuka Park, Mays Mills 2 wind reports |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 69 mph, measured | Bellona Stn, Benton 2 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Porter Corner, Keuka Park, Second Milo 5 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Penn Yan Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Penn Yan, Benton 2 wind reports |
| May 22, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Penn Yan Airport, Penn Yan, Milo Center 3 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Bellona 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 85 mph, estimated | Milo Center, Mays Mills, Penn Yan Airport 4 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 74 mph, measured | Mays Mills, Second Milo, Penn Yan Airport 4 wind reports |
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 Penn Yan; 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 Penn Yan.
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