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Hail history for North Tonawanda, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Tonawanda 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.
North Tonawanda 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 North Tonawanda
No hail was reported within 10 miles of North Tonawanda in the last two years.
Hail days near North Tonawanda by year
When hail season peaks near North Tonawanda
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and August (5).
Largest hail storms near North Tonawanda
Jun 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Snyder (7 mi from North Tonawanda)
Jun 2, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Falconwood (5 mi from North Tonawanda)
Jul 20, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cambria (9 mi from North Tonawanda)
Jul 15, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Buffalo (8 mi from North Tonawanda)
Jun 30, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Cheektowaga (10 mi from North Tonawanda)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Tonawanda
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2024 | EF0 | Grand Island 7 mi from North Tonawanda |
| Jun 30, 2006 | F1 | Cheektowaga 10 mi from North Tonawanda |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Tonawanda
131 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Tonawanda since 2006, on 68 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Aug 20, 2009.
| 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 | Niagara Falls, Pendleton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 49 mph, measured | Sanborn, North Tonawanda 3 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Buffalo Airport, Kenmore, Snyder 7 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | North Tonawanda, Wendelville 2 wind reports |
| Sep 9, 2024 | 85 mph, estimated | Grand Island 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Buffalo 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Cheektowaga, Williamsville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Shawnee 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 North Tonawanda; 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
- Grand Island
10 hail days - Amherst
16 hail days - East Amherst
16 hail days - Niagara Falls
8 hail days - Buffalo
12 hail days - Cheektowaga
16 hail days - Lockport
9 hail days - West Seneca
16 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 North Tonawanda.
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