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Hail history for Horseheads North, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Horseheads North on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 6, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Horseheads North
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Horseheads North in the last two years.
Hail days near Horseheads North by year
When hail season peaks near Horseheads North
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Horseheads North
Sep 6, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Horseheads (2 mi from Horseheads North)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail lasted for ten minutes.Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Horseheads (2 mi from Horseheads North)
Aug 18, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Millport (6 mi from Horseheads North)
Sep 27, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Millport (6 mi from Horseheads North)
May 26, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Elmira (7 mi from Horseheads North)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Horseheads North
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2014 | EF1 | North Chemung 8 mi from Horseheads North |
| Jul 26, 2012 | EF1 | Hendy Creek 9 mi from Horseheads North |
| Jul 26, 2012 | EF1 | North Chemung 8 mi from Horseheads North |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF2 | Erin 6 mi from Horseheads North |
| Nov 16, 2006 | F1 | Erin 7 mi from Horseheads North |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Horseheads North
141 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Horseheads North since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jul 15, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Big Flats, Erin, Beaver Dams 6 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Southport 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Montour Falls 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | West Elmira 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Midway 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Elmira Airport, Fisherville, Slabtown 7 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hendy Creek, Elmira Hgts 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Ferenbaugh, Elmira Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Elmira Airport, Elmira, Southport 3 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Elmira Hgts, Slabtown, Sullivanville 3 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 Horseheads North; 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
- Horseheads
23 hail days - Big Flats Airport
27 hail days - Elmira
21 hail days - Southport
21 hail days - Corning
17 hail days - South Hill
32 hail days - Ithaca
32 hail days - Bath
15 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 Horseheads North.
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