Hail Swath Map Preview
The Rochester, NY hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.00". There are 5 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the March 31, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Rochester, NY Hail Map
The March 31, 2026 hail swath map for Rochester, NY covers approximately 374 square miles and includes an estimated 12,104 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 119 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 3,744 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 60 sq mi | 1,863 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 119 sq mi | 3,744 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 72 sq mi | 2,739 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 41 sq mi | 1,390 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 31 sq mi | 1,070 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 29 sq mi | 825 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 20 sq mi | 420 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 3 sq mi | 53 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Rochester, NY Hail Swath Map
Inside the March 31, 2026 hail swath map area for Rochester, NY, HailGeeks estimates 7,850 single-family homes, 71 townhomes, and 401 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 2,264 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,109 | 14 | 80 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 2,264 | 28 | 120 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,593 | 18 | 92 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,086 | 4 | 39 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 765 | 6 | 37 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 704 | 1 | 22 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 290 | 0 | 9 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 39 | 0 | 2 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the March 31, 2026 Rochester, NY hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Rochester, NY Hail Map
Hail from the March 31, 2026 storm was mapped across 5 counties in the Rochester, NY region. Steuben County, NY had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 4,323 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Rochester, NY Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 4 cities near Rochester, NY. Cohocton, NY had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 140 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the March 31, 2026 Rochester, 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 Rochester, NY Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the March 31, 2026 Rochester, NY hail map spans 19 ZIP codes. ZIP 14873 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 760.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the March 31, 2026 hail map for Rochester, NY currently list 5 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2026 2:34 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 SSW Springville | NY | Received report on Facebook of accumulating hail on Route 219 just south of Cattaraugus Creek. Time estimated based on radar. |
March 31, 2026 2:40 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 WSW West Valley | NY | No National Weather Service description provided. |
March 31, 2026 3:26 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 NNW Avoca | NY | No National Weather Service description provided. |
March 31, 2026 3:28 PM CT |
1.00 in | Prattsburg | NY | No National Weather Service description provided. |
March 31, 2026 3:50 PM CT |
1.00 in | Wayne | NY | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2026 2:40 PM CT | 2 WSW West Valley | NY | Multiple trees and powerlines down near Ashford Hollow Road. | |
March 31, 2026 6:54 PM CT | Orchard Park | NY | Delayed report... time estimated based on radar. Multiple trees snapped in a yard on Davis Street. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2026 2:43 PM CT | UNK | 4 SW Lime Lake-Machias | NY | An EF-1 tornado has been confirmed for 2 SW of Machias... NY. Estimated peak winds of 107 mph. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the March 31, 2026 Rochester, 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 Rochester, NY Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Rochester, NY region as the March 31, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 10, 2025 through Mar 3, 2026, 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 Mar 3, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Rochester, NY
Not sure whether the March 31, 2026 Rochester, 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 Rochester, 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 March 31, 2026 Rochester, 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 March 31, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Rochester, NY region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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