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Hail history for Orleans County, NY
17 hail reports in Orleans County since 2006 on 13 days. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jun 26, 2009.
Cities in Orleans County
Recent hail in Orleans County
No hail was reported in Orleans County in the last two years.
Hail days in Orleans County by year
When hail season peaks in Orleans County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Orleans County
77 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Orleans County since 2006, on 39 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Lyndonville, Medina, Waterport 10 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Medina 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Barre, Medina 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Medina 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Albion, Murray, Pt Breeze 3 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Shelby, Ridgeway 2 wind reports |
| May 9, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Medina 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Ridgeway, Lyndonville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Shadigee 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Murray 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 Orleans County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).