Hail Swath Map Preview
The Buffalo, NY hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 4.00+. There are 4 public hail reports, 15 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 15, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Buffalo, NY Hail Map
The July 15, 2024 hail swath map for Buffalo, NY covers approximately 1,363 square miles and includes an estimated 53,710 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 4.00"+ hail band, covering 1,340 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 4.00"+ hail band with 52,656 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 6 sq mi | 0 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 12 sq mi | 728 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 5 sq mi | 315 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 0 sq mi | 11 |
| 4.00"+ | 1,340 sq mi | 52,656 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Buffalo, NY Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 15, 2024 hail swath map area for Buffalo, NY, HailGeeks estimates 26,913 single-family homes, 988 townhomes, and 4,295 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 4.00"+ hail band, with 26,391 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00-2.25" | 389 | 1 | 41 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 127 | 4 | 21 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 4.00"+ | 26,391 | 983 | 4,233 |
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Counties Inside the Buffalo, NY Hail Map
Hail from the July 15, 2024 storm was mapped across 5 counties in the Buffalo, NY region. Cattaraugus County, NY had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 4.00" with roughly 13,501 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Buffalo, NY Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 33 cities near Buffalo, NY. Salamanca, NY had the strongest mapped signal at 3.00", with an estimated 1,740 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Buffalo, NY Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 15, 2024 Buffalo, NY hail map spans 51 ZIP codes. ZIP 14727 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 4.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,299.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 15, 2024 hail map for Buffalo, NY currently list 4 public hail reports, 15 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 15, 2024 12:20 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 NW Buffalo | NY | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 15, 2024 12:20 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 SW Kenmore | NY | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 15, 2024 12:24 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 N Buffalo | NY | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
July 15, 2024 12:24 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 S Kenmore | NY | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 15, 2024 12:30 PM CT | 3 SSW Kenmore | NY | Large tree down intersection of West Avenue and Bird Avenue. | |
July 15, 2024 1:56 PM CT | East Aurora | NY | Power pole snapped; trees and wires down. | |
July 15, 2024 2:07 PM CT | Alden | NY | Numerous trees down in Alden. One fell on a house on Broadway. | |
July 15, 2024 2:08 PM CT | 1 W Alden | NY | Multiple trees and wires down. | |
July 15, 2024 2:46 PM CT | 2 SE Millgrove | NY | Trees down on Wende Rd. | |
July 15, 2024 2:50 PM CT | Yorkshire | NY | Trees down in the town of Yorkshire. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 15, 2024 2:52 PM CT | 3 N Ellicottville | NY | Tree down. | |
July 15, 2024 2:52 PM CT | Pavillion | NY | Trees and wires down. | |
July 15, 2024 2:54 PM CT | 1 E Arcade | NY | 3 to 4 trees down in Arcade. One downed tree took out the service line to a house. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 15, 2024 2:57 PM CT | Le Roy | NY | Trees and wires down. | |
July 15, 2024 3:08 PM CT | 1 E Franklinville | NY | Tree and wires down. | |
July 15, 2024 3:11 PM CT | 4 WNW Lakeville | NY | Trees and wires down making road impassable. | |
July 15, 2024 3:15 PM CT | Avon | NY | Power lines down. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 15, 2024 3:15 PM CT | 2 SSW Lakeville | NY | Tree down on West Lake Road. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 15, 2024 3:20 PM CT | 4 ESE Franklinville | NY | Multiple trees and wires down. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 15, 2024 2:50 PM CT | UNK | Pavillion | NY | DELAYED REPORT. EF-0 tornado confirmed with a peak wind of 85 mph. A narrow... discontinuous path of tree damage along a 0.75 mile path length with a path width of 75 yards through the center of Pavilion... NY. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the July 15, 2024 Buffalo, NY storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Buffalo, NY Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Buffalo, NY region as the July 15, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 18, 2024 through Jul 10, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.25", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 10, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Buffalo, NY
Not sure whether the July 15, 2024 Buffalo, NY hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Buffalo, NY region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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