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Erie County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026

Has it hailed in Erie County, New York recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 2 hail reports with hail up to 1.5", among 65 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 63 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 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.

Map of Erie County, New York showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Erie County, New York. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Erie County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Erie County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

65
Events (12 mo)
2
Hail
63
Wind
0
Tornado
1.5"
Max hail
75
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Mar 31, 2026 hail event near Gowanda, Erie County, New York, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Mar 31, 2026 hail event (1.5") near Gowanda. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Erie County

Current NEXRAD radar over Erie County, New York with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Erie County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 1 storm day · 3 SPC verified reports Exact dates & locations in app →

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.

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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.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 1, 2026 storm activity in Erie County, New York
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Tree snapped in half on East Street. (BUF)”

SPC verified report · 2 SW Kenmore

Thursday, June 18, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Jefferson, Lewis, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, and Chautauqua Counties. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Jefferson, Lewis, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, and Chautauqua Counties. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with occasional gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected late tonight through Thursday morning, becoming southwest during the day Thursday. WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with occasional gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected late tonight through Thursday morning, becoming southwest during the day Thursday. WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

Thursday, June 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 11, 2026 storm activity in Erie County, New York
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 WSW Springville due to Zulu conversion error. Tree down on Trevett Rd in the Town of Concord. (BUF)”

SPC verified report · 3 WSW Springville

Monday, May 18, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, May 18, 2026 storm activity in Erie County, New York
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Tree downed on Thompson Road between Roll Road and Greiner Road. (BUF)”

SPC verified report · 1 SW Clarence Center

Saturday, May 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, May 9, 2026 storm activity in Erie County, New York
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southeast to south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Hill tops and north to northwest face of hills of Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Southern Erie Counties. 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

Monday, April 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southeast to south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Hill tops and north to northwest face of hills of Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Southern Erie Counties. WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, March 31, 2026 storm activity in Erie County, New York
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Delayed report... time estimated based on radar. Multiple trees snapped in a yard on Davis Street. (BUF)”

SPC verified report · Orchard Park

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming Counties. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

Monday, March 16, 2026

8 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected early this morning. Winds become southwest later this morning with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. Strongest gusts are expected along the northwest downslope region of the Chautauqua Ridge and to the Lake Erie shoreline this morning.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

“WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected early this morning. Winds become southwest later this morning with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. Strongest gusts are expected along the northwest downslope region of the Chautauqua Ridge and to the Lake Erie shoreline this morning.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected through tonight. Winds become southwest Monday morning with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. Strongest gusts tonight expected along the northwest downslope region of the Chautauqua Ridge and to the Lake Erie shoreline. Strongest wind gusts Monday will be countywide.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

“WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected through tonight. Winds become southwest Monday morning with gusts up to 50mph. WHERE...Chautauqua and Southern Erie Counties. Strongest gusts tonight expected along the northwest downslope region of the Chautauqua Ridge and to the Lake Erie shoreline. Strongest wind gusts Monday will be countywide.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

8 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...The Niagara Frontier. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. The strongest wind gusts are expected through around daybreak. IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...The Niagara Frontier. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. The strongest wind gusts are expected through around daybreak. IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

Friday, March 13, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...The Niagara Frontier. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday. The strongest wind gusts are expected tonight. IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...The Niagara Frontier. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday. The strongest wind gusts are expected tonight. IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...The Niagara Frontier. WHEN...From noon Friday to 5 AM EDT Saturday. The strongest winds are expected late Friday afternoon through Friday evening. IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...The Niagara Frontier. WHEN...From noon Friday to 5 AM EDT Saturday. The strongest winds are expected late Friday afternoon through Friday evening. IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

Friday, February 20, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The Niagara Frontier. WHEN...Until 11 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The Niagara Frontier. WHEN...Until 11 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, February 17, 2026 storm activity in Erie County, New York
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Monday, December 29, 2025

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. The strongest wind gusts will be along the Lake Erie shoreline and near Downtown Buffalo. WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. The strongest wind gusts will be along the Lake Erie shoreline and near Downtown Buffalo. WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

Saturday, December 27, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. WHEN...From late Sunday night through late Monday night. IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines. Shallow rooted trees in a saturated ground will be more susceptible to falling. Scattered power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. WHEN...From late Sunday night through late Monday night. IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines. Shallow rooted trees in a saturated ground will be more susceptible to falling. Scattered power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

Thursday, November 27, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph. WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph. WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph expected this afternoon through tonight. West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected Thursday through Thursday night. WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph expected this afternoon through tonight. West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected Thursday through Thursday night. WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph expected Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night. West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected Thursday through Thursday night. WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 1 AM EST Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph expected Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night. West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected Thursday through Thursday night. WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 1 AM EST Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Erie County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Erie County, NY?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 65 severe weather events in Erie 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 Erie County recently?

Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" 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 Erie County?

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