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Monroe County Hail Map & Storm Reports

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

Monroe County, New York has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 40 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 1 hail report with hail up to 1" and 38 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 Monroe County, New York showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Monroe County, New York. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Monroe County hail map

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

40
Events (12 mo)
1
Hail
38
Wind
1
Tornado
1"
Max hail
75
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the May 19, 2026 wind event near Monroe County, Monroe County, New York, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the May 19, 2026 wind event (55 mph) near Monroe County. 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 Monroe County

Current NEXRAD radar over Monroe County, New York with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Monroe 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 — tornado activity 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.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 21, 2026 storm activity in Monroe 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 down on power wires near Chili. Time estimated based on radar. (BUF)”

SPC verified report · 4 S Gates-North Gates

Saturday, July 18, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 18, 2026 storm activity in Monroe 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 down across West Sweden Road. (BUF)”

SPC verified report · 5 NNW Bergen

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Monroe 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 down on power equipment causing an outage around Park Lane. Time based on radar. (BUF)”

SPC verified report · 2 NW East Rochester

Friday, July 3, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Monroe 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.

“Report of several trees and branches down near Lake Shore Drive and Great Lakes Seaway Trail. (BUF)”

SPC verified report · 4 N Webster

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 1, 2026 storm activity in Monroe 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.

“A few reports of trees downed in Gates. (BUF)”

SPC verified report · Gates-North Gates

Thursday, June 18, 2026

2 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 · Monroe County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, 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 · Monroe County

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — 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 · Monroe County

Thursday, June 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, May 19, 2026 storm activity in Monroe 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.

“At 918 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Hilton to near Spencerport to near Batavia. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Monroe County

“At 855 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Holley to near Byron to near Oakfield. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Monroe County

Monday, May 18, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, May 18, 2026 storm activity in Monroe 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.

“Home weather station in Hilton recorded a 51mph wind gust with several trees and power lines down in the neighborhood. (BUF)”

SPC verified report · Hilton

Friday, May 8, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“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 · Monroe County

Monday, March 16, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“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 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 · Monroe County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming Counties. 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Monroe County

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 tonight. Winds will become southwest Monday and gusts 40 to 50 mph are expected. WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Northern Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Monroe County

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected tonight. Winds will become southwest Monday and gusts 40 to 50 mph are expected. WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Northern Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Monroe County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Monroe County. 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 · Monroe County

“WHAT...Winds will increase Sunday afternoon with south winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected through late Sunday night. Winds become southwest later Monday with a few gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Northern Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Monroe County

Friday, March 13, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Monroe County. 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 · Monroe County

“WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday. The highest wind gusts are expected overnight tonight into Saturday 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 · Monroe County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. WHEN...From noon Friday to 8 AM EDT Saturday. 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 · Monroe County

Monday, December 29, 2025

2 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 · Monroe 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 · Monroe County

Saturday, December 27, 2025

1 NWS warning — 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 · Monroe County

Thursday, November 27, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph. WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, and Northern Cayuga 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 · Monroe County

Sunday, November 16, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany Counties. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Monroe County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany Counties. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Monroe County

Sunday, November 2, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, November 2, 2025 storm activity in Monroe 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 by radar. (BUF)”

SPC verified report · 2 S Pittsford

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 40 severe weather events in Monroe 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 Monroe County recently?

Yes — 1 hail report in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" 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 Monroe County?

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