Hail Buffalo, NY
No hail was reported within 25 miles of Buffalo in the last 7 days. The only report so far in 2026 measured 1.00 inches at Angola.
Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Buffalo. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 5.0 hail reports a year, coming on about 2.0 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 4.00 inches, on Sep 27, 1998.
Hail reports in 2026
| Date | Size | Place | Reported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | AngolaErie County | Public |
WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time.
Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Buffalo
| Diameter | Size | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 inches | Softball | Niagara Falls, Niagara County | Sep 27, 1998 |
| 2.50 inches | Tennis ball | Lewiston Hgts, Niagara County | Jul 20, 2021 |
| 2.00 inches | Hen egg | New Oregon, Erie County | May 18, 2017 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Wheatfield, Niagara County | Jul 30, 1996 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Clarence, Erie County | Jul 18, 1997 |
Record figures come from the Storm Events Database at NCEI, a reviewed log that trails live reports by 2 to 3 months. Records start in 1996 and averages cover 2005-2025.
Hail reports by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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