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Hail history for Harris Hill, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Harris Hill on 13 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.
Recent hail near Harris Hill
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Harris Hill in the last two years.
Hail days near Harris Hill by year
When hail season peaks near Harris Hill
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and August (4).
Largest hail storms near Harris Hill
Jun 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Snyder (5 mi from Harris Hill)
Jun 30, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Cheektowaga (6 mi from Harris Hill)
Jun 29, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Cheektowaga (5 mi from Harris Hill)
Jul 25, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Williamsville (3 mi from Harris Hill)
Apr 7, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Clarence Center (6 mi from Harris Hill)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Harris Hill
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2006 | F1 | Cheektowaga 6 mi from Harris Hill |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Harris Hill
100 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Harris Hill since 2006, on 56 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Aug 20, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Amherst 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Buffalo Airport, Kenmore, Snyder 3 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Clarence Center, Wendelville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Elma 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | South Newstead 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Alden Center 3 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Cheektowaga, Williamsville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Eggertsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Sloan 1 wind report |
| Apr 16, 2023 | 59 mph, measured | Sloan, Kenmore, Buffalo 10 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 Harris Hill; 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 Harris Hill.
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