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 2.50". There are 2 public hail reports, 5 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 21, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Buffalo, NY Hail Map
The September 21, 2024 hail swath map for Buffalo, NY covers approximately 200 square miles and includes an estimated 6,674 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 91 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 3,086 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 60 sq mi | 2,329 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 91 sq mi | 3,086 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 21 sq mi | 595 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 12 sq mi | 379 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 5 sq mi | 95 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 3 sq mi | 48 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 3 sq mi | 54 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 2 sq mi | 41 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 1 sq mi | 20 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 2 sq mi | 27 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Buffalo, NY Hail Swath Map
Inside the September 21, 2024 hail swath map area for Buffalo, NY, HailGeeks estimates 3,110 single-family homes, 15 townhomes, and 289 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 1,435 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,034 | 2 | 92 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,435 | 11 | 149 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 299 | 2 | 25 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 199 | 0 | 18 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 49 | 0 | 2 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 24 | 0 | 1 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 27 | 0 | 1 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the September 21, 2024 Buffalo, NY hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Buffalo, NY Hail Map
Hail from the September 21, 2024 storm was mapped across 6 counties in the Buffalo, NY region. Allegany County, NY had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.50" with roughly 1,765 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Buffalo, NY Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 4 cities near Buffalo, NY. Pike, NY had the strongest mapped signal at 2.50", with an estimated 44 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the September 21, 2024 Buffalo, NY hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Buffalo, NY Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the September 21, 2024 Buffalo, NY hail map spans 23 ZIP codes. ZIP 14024 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 225.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the September 21, 2024 hail map for Buffalo, NY currently list 2 public hail reports, 5 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 21, 2024 4:07 PM CT |
1.00 in | Pike | NY | Video showing numerous large hail with at least an inch diameter falling in Pike. |
September 21, 2024 4:08 PM CT |
1.00 in | Pike | NY | Public photos of large hail... relayed by WIVB-TV. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 21, 2024 3:57 PM CT | 2 S Gainesville | NY | Tree down on Route 19 in Gainesville. | |
September 21, 2024 4:10 PM CT | 3 WSW Andover | NY | Tree down on Ray Hill Road. | |
September 21, 2024 4:20 PM CT | 3 E Wellsville | NY | Tree down on South Hill Rd. | |
September 21, 2024 5:58 PM CT | 4 E Richburg | NY | Tree down on Dimmick Road near Pleasant Valley Road. | |
September 21, 2024 5:58 PM CT | 2 NNW Richburg | NY | Tree down on Monahan Road. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the September 21, 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 September 21, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 16, 2024 through Sep 9, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.50", and the most recent map shown is from Sep 9, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Buffalo, NY
Not sure whether the September 21, 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.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the September 21, 2024 Buffalo, NY event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the September 21, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Buffalo, NY region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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