Hail Swath Map Preview
The Buffalo, NY hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.75". There are 5 public hail reports, 6 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 Buffalo, NY Hail Map
The March 31, 2026 hail swath map for Buffalo, NY covers approximately 1,093 square miles and includes an estimated 36,940 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 379 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 12,107 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 315 sq mi | 12,107 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 379 sq mi | 10,806 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 180 sq mi | 4,729 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 98 sq mi | 2,914 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 37 sq mi | 1,312 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 29 sq mi | 916 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 14 sq mi | 569 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 14 sq mi | 917 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 17 sq mi | 724 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 7 sq mi | 1,170 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 5 sq mi | 776 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Buffalo, NY Hail Swath Map
Inside the March 31, 2026 hail swath map area for Buffalo, NY, HailGeeks estimates 18,624 single-family homes, 317 townhomes, and 3,153 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 5,747 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 5,648 | 184 | 1,539 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 5,747 | 71 | 666 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,486 | 25 | 198 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,600 | 14 | 110 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 744 | 2 | 55 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 522 | 4 | 53 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 316 | 2 | 44 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 411 | 3 | 90 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 365 | 2 | 20 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 492 | 6 | 260 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 293 | 4 | 118 |
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Counties Inside the Buffalo, NY Hail Map
Hail from the March 31, 2026 storm was mapped across 4 counties in the Buffalo, NY region. Cattaraugus County, NY had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.75" with roughly 5,751 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Buffalo, NY Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 13 cities near Buffalo, NY. Gowanda, NY had the strongest mapped signal at 2.50", with an estimated 730 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the March 31, 2026 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 March 31, 2026 Buffalo, NY hail map spans 32 ZIP codes. ZIP 14070 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,444.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the March 31, 2026 hail map for Buffalo, NY currently list 5 public hail reports, 6 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2026 2:09 PM CT |
1.25 in | Perrysburg | NY | Updating previous report from Perrysburg. Half dollar size hail. Cars dented. Holes in siding due to wind driven hail. Large accumulations of hail making roads slushy. |
March 31, 2026 2:17 PM CT |
1.50 in | Gowanda | NY | Received report with photo. |
March 31, 2026 2:17 PM CT |
1.50 in | Collins | NY | Received report with photo via Facebook. |
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. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2026 2:14 PM CT | Gowanda | NY | Report from Facebook of tree falling on a house. Time estimated based on radar. | |
March 31, 2026 2:40 PM CT | 2 WSW West Valley | NY | Multiple trees and powerlines down near Ashford Hollow Road. | |
March 31, 2026 6:10 PM CT | 3 SSW Fredonia | NY | Power poles snapped. | |
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. | |
March 31, 2026 6:25 PM CT | 61 mph | 2 SW Fredonia | NY | NYS Mesonet station FRED Fredonia. |
March 31, 2026 6:30 PM CT | 66 mph | 3 ENE Dunkirk | NY | ASOS station KDKK Dunkirk Airport. |
| 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 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 March 31, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 27, 2025 through Feb 18, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.00", and the most recent map shown is from Feb 18, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Buffalo, NY
Not sure whether the March 31, 2026 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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