Hail history for Seneca County, New York
Every NOAA hail report filed in Seneca County since 1973, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Seneca County
- Last hail
- May 13, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 21, 2013
43 reports on 27 days since 1973 · #44 of 63 New York counties
Hail map · Seneca 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 Seneca County
The latest hail report in Seneca County is from May 13, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on May 13, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Seneca County logged 33 reports on 18 hail days, about 1.6 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median New York county (2.5 a year) and ranks #44 of 63 New York counties for all-time reports. Seneca County holds 1% of all 5,098 hail reports in New York.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 21, 2013 near 1.23 SE Waterloo Povero Arpt.
Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (33). The busiest year was 2013, with 12 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (37% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Seneca County 1.6
- Median New York county 2.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Seneca County 18
- Median New York county 25
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Seneca County 0%
- Median New York county 2%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 2 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.23 SE Waterloo Povero Arpt | — | 12:24 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.23 SE Waterloo Povero Arpt | $10K | 12:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.23 SW Seneca Falls | — | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Romulus | $10K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.51 E Waterloo | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 18 42%
- 1–2 in 25 58%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW Seneca Falls | 15:09 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.39 SW Packwood Corners | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Lodi | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Waterloo | 05:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | Border City | 05:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | Tyre | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.23 SW Seneca Falls | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.51 E Waterloo | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Waterloo | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.23 SW Seneca Falls | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Waterloo | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.51 E Waterloo | 16:48 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Seneca County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | 12 | 1.50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Falls | 8 | 8 | May 13, 2026 |
| Romulus | 6 | 5 | May 21, 2013 |
| Lodi | 2 | 2 | Aug 2, 2014 |
| Interlaken | 1 | 1 | Jun 23, 1973 |
| Ovid | 1 | 1 | Jun 9, 2011 |
Questions about hail in Seneca County
How often does it hail in Seneca County, New York?
43 hail reports have been logged in Seneca County since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #44 of 63 New York counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Seneca County?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Seneca County?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 21, 2013 near 1.23 SE Waterloo Povero Arpt. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Seneca County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 13, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Seneca County had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 13, 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.