Hail Rochester, NY
No hail was reported within 25 miles of Rochester in the last 7 days. The only report so far in 2026 measured 1.25 inches at Victor.
Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Rochester. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 5.5 hail reports a year, coming on about 2.6 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 2.50 inches, on Jul 15, 2024.
Hail reports in 2026
| Date | Size | Place | Reported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | 1.25 inches half dollar | VictorOntario 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 Rochester
| Diameter | Size | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.50 inches | Tennis ball | Farmington, Ontario County | Jul 15, 2024 |
| 2.00 inches | Hen egg | Livonia, Livingston County | Aug 27, 2020 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Victor, Ontario County | Aug 10, 2008 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Clarkson, Monroe County | May 21, 2013 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Lakeville, Livingston County | May 21, 2013 |
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 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
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