Hail history for Niagara County, NY

Niagara County has 75 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 37 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on September 27, 1998.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 75 since 1963

1″ or larger 37 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · September 27, 1998

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Niagara County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Niagara County's peak: July.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 75 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 10, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 20, 2021	2.5″	Tennis ball
July 20, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
July 20, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
July 20, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
July 20, 2021	0.75″	Penny
July 20, 2021	0.88″	Nickel
July 20, 2021	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Niagara County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

July 20, 2021 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball sized hail was reported in Lewiston.

August 16, 2019 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Quarter to ping pong ball sized hail was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	4	6	14	31	5	14

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Niagara County

Has it ever hailed in Niagara County?

Yes — 75 hail events have been recorded for Niagara County, NY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 37 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Niagara County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Niagara County, NY is August 10, 2023, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Niagara County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on September 27, 1998. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More New York hail history

All 62 New York counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.