Hail history for Cheektowaga, New York
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cheektowaga since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cheektowaga
- Last hail
- Aug 15, 2020
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 16, 2008
13 reports on 12 days since 1970 · #47 of 98 New York places
Hail map · Cheektowaga
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Cheektowaga
The latest hail report in and around Cheektowaga is from August 15, 2020, 0.75 in (penny size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cheektowaga logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median New York town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #47 of 98 New York cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cheektowaga accounts for 10% of the 131 reports filed in Erie County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median New York town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 16, 2008 near 0.69 S Snyder.
Reports were down 89% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2008, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (31% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cheektowaga 0.5
- Erie County 3.8
- Median New York town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cheektowaga 9
- Erie County 33
- Median New York town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cheektowaga 0%
- Erie County 2%
- Median New York town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Snyder | Erie | $50K | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Williamsville | Erie | $15K | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 SE Cheektowaga | Erie | $8K | 12:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 SE Cheektowaga | Erie | $50K | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Cheektowaga | Erie | $10K | 13:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 54%
- 1–2 in 6 46%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.01 W (Buf)gtr Buffalo Int | Erie | — | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.72 W Bellevue | Erie | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SE Williamsville | Erie | — | 09:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Williamsville | Erie | $15K | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Snyder | Erie | $10K | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.01 W Lancaster Arpt | Erie | $8K | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 SE Cheektowaga | Erie | $8K | 12:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 SE Cheektowaga | Erie | $50K | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Snyder | Erie | $50K | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Cheektowaga | Erie | $10K | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Cheektowaga | Erie | — | 06:15 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Cheektowaga | Erie | $21K | 16:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cheektowaga
- Buffalo 9 km · 12
- North Tonawanda 18 km · 16
- Lockport 29 km · 17
- Niagara Falls 30 km · 14
- Batavia 47 km · 11
- Warsaw 53 km · 10
Questions about hail in Cheektowaga
How often does it hail in Cheektowaga, New York?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cheektowaga since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #47 of 98 New York places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cheektowaga?
Most reports come in June, August, April. June alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cheektowaga?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 16, 2008 near 0.69 S Snyder. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cheektowaga?
The most recent report in this data is from August 15, 2020 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cheektowaga had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cheektowaga since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 15, 2020.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.