Hail Syracuse, NY
No hail was reported within 25 miles of Syracuse in the last 7 days. So far in 2026, there have been 8 reports, the largest measured 0.70 inches at 1 N Manlius.
Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Syracuse. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 14.9 hail reports a year, coming on about 4.2 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 3.00 inches, on May 23, 2004.
Hail reports in 2026
| Date | Size | Place | Reported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | 0.62 inches marble | 3.5 NE BaldwinsvilleOnondaga County | Cocorahs |
| May 13, 2026 | 0.25 inches pea | 1 NNW MattydaleOnondaga County | Trained Spotter |
| May 13, 2026 | 0.25 inches pea | MarcellusOnondaga County | Trained Spotter |
| May 13, 2026 | 0.25 inches pea | SkaneatelesOnondaga County | Trained Spotter |
| May 13, 2026 | 0.25 inches pea | 1 W MarysvilleOnondaga County | Public |
| May 13, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | AuburnCayuga County | Public |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 0.70 inches marble | 1 N ManliusOnondaga County | Trained Spotter |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 0.70 inches marble | FayettevilleOnondaga 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 Syracuse
| Diameter | Size | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 inches | Tea cup | Solvay, Onondaga County | May 23, 2004 |
| 2.50 inches | Tennis ball | Canastota, Madison County | Aug 3, 2007 |
| 2.50 inches | Tennis ball | Volney, Oswego County | May 18, 2017 |
| 2.50 inches | Tennis ball | Clifford, Oswego County | May 18, 2017 |
| 2.00 inches | Hen egg | Countywide, Cayuga County | May 22, 2004 |
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 | 1.1 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
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