Hail in Erie County, New York
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Erie County on 16 days since October 2020. That is more than 33% of US counties. It ranks 23 of 62 in New York.
The largest radar estimate was 1.5 inches on May 30, 2022. The most recent 1-inch day was September 2, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2022 | 1.5 in |
| March 31, 2026 | 1.45 in |
| July 27, 2026 | 1.4 in |
| May 16, 2022 | 1.3 in |
| July 8, 2024 | 1.25 in |
| September 1, 2026 | 1.25 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 9 hail reports since October 2020, and 19 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in New York
- St. Lawrence County: 146 days
- Rensselaer County: 48 days
- Chautauqua County: 47 days
- Lewis County: 47 days
- Steuben County: 46 days
- Delaware County: 26 days