Hail history for Oneida County, New York
Every NOAA hail report filed in Oneida County since 1967, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Oneida County
- Last hail
- May 17, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 11 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 22, 2013
265 reports on 104 days since 1967 · #1 of 63 New York counties
Hail map · Oneida 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 Oneida County
The latest hail report in Oneida County is from May 17, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on August 12, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Oneida County logged 229 reports on 77 hail days, about 11.4 reports a year. That is 4.7 times the median New York county (2.5 a year) and ranks #1 of 63 New York counties for all-time reports. Oneida County holds 5% of all 5,098 hail reports in New York.
3% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 22, 2013 near 2.07 N Taberg.
Reports were down 88% in 2016–2025 (24) compared with 2006–2015 (205). The busiest year was 2013, with 43 reports on 8 days. Hail here peaks in July (26% of reports); 49% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Oneida County 11.4
- Median New York county 2.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Oneida County 77
- Median New York county 25
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Oneida County 3%
- Median New York county 2%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 22, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 16, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2013 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.07 N Taberg | $10K | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 N Sylvan Beach | $5K | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.81 S Thompson Corners | $10K | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.86 NW Marcy | — | 18:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.22 NW Rome | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 128 48%
- 1–2 in 129 49%
- 2 in + 8 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.21 N Deerfield | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 SE Pt Rock | 01:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.22 SE Oriskany | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Westmoreland | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Verona | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 W Sconondoa | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.66 ENE Sherrill | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Stittville | 10:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.77 ENE Camroden | 19:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 NE Oriskany Falls | 18:44 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 E New Hartford | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 E Utica | 13:15 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Oneida County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | 49 | 2.00 in |
| New Hartford | 26 | 1.75 in |
| Utica | 26 | 1.75 in |
| Camden | 12 | 2.00 in |
| Verona | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boonville | 8 | 5 | May 22, 2014 |
| Clinton | 8 | 8 | Jul 23, 2016 |
| Oriskany | 8 | 7 | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Vernon | 8 | 6 | Oct 25, 2014 |
| Westmoreland | 8 | 8 | Aug 12, 2023 |
| Holland Patent | 7 | 6 | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Sylvan Beach | 7 | 7 | Sep 2, 2013 |
| Whitesboro | 7 | 5 | May 29, 2013 |
| Clark Mills | 6 | 5 | Jul 23, 2016 |
| New York Mills | 6 | 4 | May 22, 2013 |
| Waterville | 6 | 6 | May 21, 2013 |
| Barneveld | 4 | 3 | Jun 24, 2013 |
| Clayville | 4 | 3 | Aug 16, 2010 |
| Sherrill | 4 | 3 | Aug 12, 2023 |
| Stittville | 4 | 3 | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Lake Delta | 3 | 3 | Jul 23, 2012 |
| North Bay | 3 | 3 | Sep 2, 2013 |
| Westernville | 3 | 3 | Jul 24, 2008 |
| Chadwicks | 2 | 2 | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Bridgewater | 1 | 1 | May 30, 2006 |
| Durhamville | 1 | 1 | May 26, 2011 |
| Oneida Castle | 1 | 1 | Jun 16, 2008 |
| Remsen | 1 | 1 | Jun 16, 2008 |
Questions about hail in Oneida County
How often does it hail in Oneida County, New York?
265 hail reports have been logged in Oneida County since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 11.4 reports a year. That ranks #1 of 63 New York counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Oneida County?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Oneida County?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 22, 2013 near 2.07 N Taberg. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Oneida County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 17, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Oneida County had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 11 reports. The most recent was May 17, 2025.
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.