Hail history for Erie County, New York
Every NOAA hail report filed in Erie County since 1959, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Erie County
- Last hail
- Mar 31, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 13 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 28, 2017
131 reports on 78 days since 1959 · #9 of 63 New York counties
Hail map · Erie County
- 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 Erie County
The latest hail report in Erie County is from March 31, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on March 31, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Erie County logged 76 reports on 33 hail days, about 3.8 reports a year. That is 55% more than the median New York county (2.5 a year) and ranks #9 of 63 New York counties for all-time reports. Erie County holds 3% of all 5,098 hail reports in New York.
2% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 2% for the median New York county. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 28, 2017 near Sardinia.
Reports were down 27% in 2016–2025 (32) compared with 2006–2015 (44). The busiest year was 2008, with 24 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in June (37% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Erie County 3.8
- Median New York county 2.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Erie County 33
- Median New York county 25
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Erie County 2%
- Median New York county 2%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 6 | 1 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 11 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 4 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | Sardinia | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.57 SE New Oregon | — | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Snyder | $50K | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Clarence | $15K | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 1994 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Eden | $5K | 02:30 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 59 45%
- 1–2 in 70 53%
- 2 in + 2 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 S Helmuth | 14:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Collins | 14:17 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Angola | 22:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 NNW Holland | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 NW Springville | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | East Aurora | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.67 WNW Buffalo | 12:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.01 W Buffalo | 12:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.57 SE Ferry Vlg | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.02 W Buffalo | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Orchard Park | 11:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Sardinia | 14:38 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Erie County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Cheektowaga | 13 | 1.75 in |
| Buffalo | 12 | 1.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springville | 8 | 7 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Clarence | 7 | 6 | Aug 2, 2013 |
| Orchard Park | 7 | 7 | Jul 10, 2024 |
| Gowanda | 6 | 5 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Lancaster | 6 | 6 | Aug 15, 2008 |
| Hamburg | 5 | 5 | Aug 7, 2013 |
| North Collins | 5 | 5 | May 28, 2017 |
| Tonawanda Town | 5 | 2 | Jun 16, 2008 |
| Arcade | 4 | 4 | Jun 20, 2016 |
| Clarence Center | 4 | 4 | Jun 20, 2016 |
| Holland | 4 | 4 | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Akron | 3 | 3 | Jun 16, 2008 |
| Alden | 3 | 2 | Jun 16, 2008 |
| Eden | 3 | 3 | Apr 28, 2002 |
| West Seneca | 3 | 3 | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Angola | 2 | 2 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| East Aurora | 2 | 2 | Jul 22, 2024 |
| Harris Hill | 2 | 2 | Jul 25, 2009 |
| North Boston | 2 | 2 | Jun 20, 2016 |
| Depew | 1 | 1 | Jun 16, 2008 |
| Grandyle Village | 1 | 1 | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Kenmore | 1 | 1 | Jun 16, 2008 |
| Lake Erie Beach | 1 | 1 | May 15, 2007 |
| Town Line | 1 | 1 | Sep 27, 1998 |
| Wanakah | 1 | 1 | May 19, 1998 |
Questions about hail in Erie County
How often does it hail in Erie County, New York?
131 hail reports have been logged in Erie County since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.8 reports a year. That ranks #9 of 63 New York counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Erie County?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Erie County?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 28, 2017 near Sardinia. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Erie County?
The most recent report in this data is from March 31, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Erie County had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 13 reports. The most recent was March 31, 2026.
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.