Hail history for Lockport, New York
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lockport since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Lockport
- Last hail
- Jul 20, 2021
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Aug 20, 1970
17 reports on 11 days since 1970 · #29 of 98 New York places
Hail map · Lockport
- 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 Lockport
The latest hail report in and around Lockport is from July 20, 2021, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 5, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lockport logged 10 reports on 4 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 #29 of 98 New York cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lockport accounts for 23% of the 75 reports filed in Niagara County.
6% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on August 20, 1970.
Reports were up 133% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2021, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (53% of reports); 24% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lockport 0.5
- Niagara County 1.9
- Median New York town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lockport 4
- Niagara County 15
- Median New York town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lockport 6%
- Niagara County 8%
- 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 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 1970 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Niagara | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Niagara | 03:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N South Lockport | Niagara | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 NW Lockport | Niagara | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.5 W Carlisle Gardens | Niagara | 15:43 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 7 41%
- 1–2 in 9 53%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N South Lockport | Niagara | — | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.51 W Lockport | Niagara | — | 15:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.5 W Carlisle Gardens | Niagara | — | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 W Carlisle Gardens | Niagara | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N South Lockport | Niagara | — | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Lockport | Niagara | — | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 NW Lockport | Niagara | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | Lockport | Niagara | — | 12:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Carlisle Gardens | Niagara | $20K | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Lockport | Niagara | $20K | 11:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Lockport | Niagara | $5K | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Lockport | Niagara | $100K | 16:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lockport
- North Tonawanda 20 km · 16
- Niagara Falls 27 km · 14
- Cheektowaga 29 km · 13
- Buffalo 34 km · 12
- Batavia 46 km · 11
Questions about hail in Lockport
How often does it hail in Lockport, New York?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lockport since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #29 of 98 New York places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lockport?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 53% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lockport?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on August 20, 1970. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lockport?
The most recent report in this data is from July 20, 2021 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lockport had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lockport since November 5, 2021. The last one was on July 20, 2021.
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.