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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Chemung County, NY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Chemung County, NY from May 9, 1961 through September 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
66
Wind Reports
214
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Chemung County, NY · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Chemung County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2020
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VERY FREQUENT QUARTER SIZED HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: Elmira Heights, NY
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2020
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Big Flats, NY
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2020
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tompkins Corners, NY
1.50″ hail
Aug 18, 2019
6:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Millport, NY
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2017
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALSO TV MET WITH 3/4 INCH
NWS Hail Report Location: Elmira, NY
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2015
6:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm developed over the area and produced one inch sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SE Elmira, NY
1.00″ hail
Aug 5, 2014
2:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Swartwood, NY
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2014
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 W Horseheads, NY
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2014
3:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Slabtown, NY
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2013
5:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 W Horseheads, NY
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2013
3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SE Elmira, NY
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2013
2:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SE Elmira, NY
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2013
1:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Van Etten, NY
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2013
1:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 W Horseheads, NY
1.00″ hail
Sep 6, 2012
4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Chemung, NY
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in Chemung County

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UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
1:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Pine City. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pine City, NY
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
1:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Erwin. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Erin, NY
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
1:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Big Flats. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Big Flats, NY
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
1:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Catlin. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Chambers, NY
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
1:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Chemung County side of Beaver Dams. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Beaver Dams, NY
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
4:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree reported down on a car. Wires down. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Southport, NY
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
3:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lines down with arcing along Homewood Avenue as per county dispatch feed. Radar-estimated time.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Southport, NY
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole down near middle rd and burch hill rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Millport, NY
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2025
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down on Jones Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Erin, NY
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2025
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down over Shamrock Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Breesport, NY
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2025
9:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down on East Franklin Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Horseheads, NY
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2025
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down on Watkins Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Horseheads, NY
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2025
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree over Hickory Grove Road via social media photo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Horseheads, NY
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2025
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fallen on property on Sing Sing Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Big Flats Airport, NY
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2025
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at the corner of Lilac Drive and Aster Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Horseheads, NY
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in Chemung County

6 reports
EF1 category
Sep 2, 2014
6:10 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado touched down just east of Elston Hollow Rd with a path length of 6 miles and a maximum width of 150 yards. This tornado produced 100 mph winds and snapped and uprooted numerous trees along its path. A barn was completely collapsed and one barn had its roof blown off. A pickup truck was lifted and dropped between 6 to 12 feet away. A trailer attached to the truck was dragged up to 12 feet away. Several homes were also damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .61 WNW North Chemung, NY
EF1 category
Jul 26, 2012
3:01 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down and moved up and down over ridges and valleys for almost 14 miles. The first touch down was across Route 1 in North Chemung. The tornado moved east, eventually moving out of Chemung County into Tioga county just northwest of the Town of Lockwood. The majority of damage was to softwood and hardwood trees which were uprooted or snapped. Unlike the extensive straight-line wind damage found to the south of this track, this damage clearly had signs of circular motion in a very concentrated and narrow path. The damage path averaged about 200 yards wide. Some homes, garages and sheds were damaged by wind with trim or siding torn or shingles off roofs. Some homes had more significant damage from trees falling on them. One barn was completely destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .5 NNE North Chemung, NY
EF1 category
Jul 26, 2012
3:00 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down west of Elmira near Miracle Lane off of Route 352. It traveled through west Elmira and into downtown Elmira along Church Street. It fell hundreds of trees. Some trees smashed cars, homes, and porches. It was amazing no one was injured or killed. The damage path widened while in downtown Elmira between Route 14 and Route 17. Then the tornado turned towards the southeast and traveled in a path near Jerusalem Hill Road. It lifted near the intersection of Jerusalem Hill Road and Monkey Run Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.49 NW Hendy Creek, NY
EF2 category
Apr 28, 2011
12:23 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado started just west of the Erin Town Hall, south of Route 223. It began just southwest of the local cemetery and tracked toward the northeast. Numerous pine trees were snapped off and uprooted in the cemetery. ||Immediately to the west of the cemetery, a well-constructed barn was destroyed, with all four walls completely collapsed. The tornado tracked northeast and across Route 223. The tornado lofted debris into the yard across the street with debris from the destroyed barn impaled into the front lawn. Debris also blew all the windows out of the front of the home, with some debris penetrating the siding and thrown into the home. At this site, all three vehicles were damaged with a beam from the destroyed barn impaled through the dashboard of one vehicle. An 11,000 pound camper was flipped up over a five foot fence and toppled onto its side before coming to rest.||The tornado continued tracking to the northeast with damage to a barn roof and debris wrapped in trees. A garage and mobile home were completely destroyed. Heavy debris from the mobile home was strewn approximately 100 yards downstream from the site, with lighter material found several miles away. ||The tornado tracked an additional one-half mile up the hill with numerous trees uprooted or snapped and two horses killed on the farm. At this point, the tornado lifted and no additional damage was found.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.54 W Erin, NY
F1 category
Nov 16, 2006
2:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down over the northern part of the town of Erin and tracked to the East-Northeast across Route 224 where it lifted on a hillside. Numerous trees were blown down and a garage collapsed. The winds that caused the damage are estimated between 70 and 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Erin, NY
F3 category
May 2, 1983
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Chemung County, NY
Chemung County · 26,553 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NY
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Chemung County, NY area census snapshot

People & households
Population82,805
Households34,916
Housing units39,143
Income
Median household income$63,469
$100k+ households36.9%
$150k+ households13.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached26,553
Attached single-family797
Small multifamily7,625
Large multifamily2,354
Mobile homes1,755
Housing mix
Single-family share67.8%
Attached-home share2.0%
Multifamily share25.5%
Mobile-home share4.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied24,384
Renter-occupied10,532
Vacant units4,227
Home value & age
Median home value$132,100
Owner homes $300k+11.1%
Owner homes $500k+3.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1955
Older-home share81.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars31,574
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Chemung County

14845 91
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14830 69
Corning, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
14901 42
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14867 37
Newfield, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
14903 32
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14812 29
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14892 23
Waverly, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
14838 21
Erin, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
14905 19
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14861 14
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14904 12
Southport, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
14871 11
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14824 10
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14825 8
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14864 8
Millport, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
14889 8
Van Etten, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
14805 6
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14814 3
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Chemung County have on record?

Our records show 66 hail, 214 wind, and 6 tornado reports in Chemung County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 3, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Chemung County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Chemung County is 1.75″. It was reported near .86 SE Elmira, NY on September 6, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in Chemung County — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Chemung County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Chemung County — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Chemung County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Chemung County — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Chemung County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Chemung County — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Chemung County, NY, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Chemung County, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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