Cortland County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Cortland County, New York has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 47 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 5 hail reports with hail up to 0.25" and 41 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Cortland County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Cortland County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Cortland County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
See the specifics — free →Storm log — the official record, day by day
Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Sunday, July 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 844 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cincinnatus, or 10 miles northeast of Marathon, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Cortland County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown Marathon SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 311 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near De Ruyter to near Enfield. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Marathon. Tree down on wires. A second tree down. (BGM)”
- Wind 50 mph Cortland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Marathon SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Cortland SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Cortland SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown East Freetown SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Truxton SPC verified report
Friday, July 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“A few large trees down with wires. One tree fell onto a deck and resulted in some damage. Photo shared on social media. (BGM)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Lapeer SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down on Cold Brook Road near the intersection of Sevens Road. (BGM)”
- Wind Unknown 3 SE Scott SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NNE Freetown Corners SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree and wires down on Hoxie Gorge Road... tree on fire. (BGM)”
“Tree down on Route 392 and Tone Street... Town of Virgil. Radar-estimated time. (BGM)”
- Wind Unknown 3 SSE Mcgraw SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 ESE Virgil SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 544 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Groton, or 8 miles northeast of Ithaca, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Cortland County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 18, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“NWS Storm Survey Confirms An EF0 tornado briefly touched down with convergent tree uproots and snaps about 3 miles WSW of Cortland around 1132 AM. After almost 2 miles. (BGM)”
“Three large trees fell on three cars across SUNY Cortland. One of the trees also knocked over a light post and damaged a fence. (BGM)”
- Tornado Tornado 3 WSW Cortland SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SW Cortland SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Cortland SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Cortland SPC verified report
Thursday, June 11, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Wires down on Academy Street. Radar-estimated time of impact. (BGM)”
“Wires down at Warren and North Main. Radar-estimated time. (BGM)”
- Wind Unknown Truxton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Homer SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Cortland SPC verified report
Friday, May 29, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 902 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Clayville to Marcellus. Movement was southeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Onondaga, Syracuse, De Witt, Cortland, Sullivan, Oneonta, Oneida, Norwich, Pompey, and Eaton.”
- Wind 50 mph Cortland County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 28, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown Taylor SPC verified report
Friday, April 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“A line of showers over west-central New York will continue to move east this evening ahead of an approaching cold front. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph have been observed along the leading edge of showers. These gusty showers are expected to continue producing strong winds as they move east over the next few hours across Central NY and the Twin Tiers of NY and PA.”
- Wind 50 mph Cortland County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“A line of showers and thunderstorms is moving east through Western NY and PA as of 930 pm, with observed gusts of 40 to 50 mph. These gusty showers will continue for several more hours as they move through the rest of the Finger Lakes and the western Twin Tiers of NY and PA. Dead and weak trees may fall leading to road obstacles and isolated power outages.”
- Wind 50 mph Cortland County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In New York, Chemung, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, and Yates Counties. In Pennsylvania, Bradford County. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In New York, Chemung, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, and Yates Counties. In Pennsylvania, Bradford County. WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Cortland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cortland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cortland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cortland County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In New York, Chemung, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, and Yates Counties. In Pennsylvania, Bradford and Wyoming Counties. WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Steuben, Tompkins, and Yates Counties. WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Cortland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cortland County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Steuben, Tompkins, and Yates Counties. WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Cortland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cortland County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Cortland County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, November 16, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Cortland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cortland County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, October 31, 2025
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Cortland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cortland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cortland County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, October 30, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Cortland County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cortland County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Cortland County, NY?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 47 severe weather events in Cortland County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Cortland County recently?
Yes — 5 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.25" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Cortland County?
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