Hail history for Buffalo, Wyoming
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Buffalo since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Buffalo
- Last hail
- Jul 6, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 6, 2023
18 reports on 17 days since 1979 · #35 of 61 Wyoming places
Hail map · Buffalo
- 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 Buffalo
The latest hail report in and around Buffalo is from July 6, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 6, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Buffalo logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 38% less than the median Wyoming town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #35 of 61 Wyoming cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Buffalo accounts for 12% of the 153 reports filed in Johnson County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 7% for the median Wyoming town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on July 6, 2023 near 3 WSW Buffalo.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 1999, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (39% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Buffalo 0.4
- Johnson County 5.2
- Median Wyoming town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Buffalo 8
- Johnson County 77
- Median Wyoming town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Buffalo 0%
- Johnson County 6%
- Median Wyoming town on this site 7%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 WSW Buffalo | Johnson | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.77 NW Buffalo | Johnson | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Buffalo | Johnson | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 1984 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Johnson | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.35 WSW Buffalo | Johnson | 15:56 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 10 56%
- 1–2 in 8 44%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 WSW Buffalo | Johnson | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.77 NW Buffalo | Johnson | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | Buffalo | Johnson | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.35 WSW Buffalo | Johnson | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.11 SE Buffalo | Johnson | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 2 E Buffalo | Johnson | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 2.8 WSW Buffalo Arpt | Johnson | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2.89 SSE Buffalo | Johnson | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Buffalo | Johnson | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Buffalo | Johnson | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | 5 S Buffalo | Johnson | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Buffalo | Johnson | 16:16 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Buffalo
Questions about hail in Buffalo
How often does it hail in Buffalo, Wyoming?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Buffalo since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #35 of 61 Wyoming places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Buffalo?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Buffalo?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 6, 2023 near 3 WSW Buffalo. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Buffalo?
The most recent report in this data is from July 6, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Buffalo had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was July 6, 2023.
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.