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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Wells, NY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Wells, NY from August 8, 1983 through April 29, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
25
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Wells, NY · 1983–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 29, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Wells, NY

6 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2014
4:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Wells.
NWS Hail Report Location: .82 SE Wells, NY
1.50″ hail
May 21, 2013
7:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local media reported ping pong ball size hail from a thunderstorm in Wells.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SE Wells, NY
1.50″ hail
May 21, 2013
7:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A local media weather spotter reported ping pong ball size hail from a thunderstorm in Piseco.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 SE Higgins Bay, NY
0.75″ hail
May 26, 2011
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Wells during a thunderstorm.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SE Wells, NY
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2006
7:52 PM EST
Hail report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Park/Forest Service personnel reported that quarter-sized hail occurred in Hope Falls.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hope Falls, NY
0.75″ hail
May 30, 2006
1:20 PM EST
Hail report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three quarter inch hail was reported at Wells.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wells, 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 and near Wells, NY

25 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 29, 2025
10:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees down in Wells.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wells, NY
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2025
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down near Route 10 north of Arietta.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NE Stratford, NY
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2025
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on wires along Higgins Bay Road near Piseco.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Piseco, NY
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2025
10:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a couple of trees and wires down near Hoffmeister... one of which occurring on French Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Hoffmeister, NY
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down near Oxbow Inn. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Rudeston, NY
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2022
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREES. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSE Wells, NY
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2022
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREES NEAR TOWN OF ARIETTA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NNW Caroga Lake, NY
UNK mph
May 16, 2022
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND WIRES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Northville, NY
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2021
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND WIRES DOWN ON SOUTH SHORE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Piseco, NY
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2021
7:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS POWER POLES AND TREES DOWN ALONG COUNTY ROUTE 24 ON THE BACKSIDE OF PISECO LAKE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Piseco, NY
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2019
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON WIRES
NWS Wind Report Location: Wells, NY
UNK mph
May 4, 2018
11:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN TOWN OF BENSON
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Northville, NY
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2017
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES DOWN ON COUNTY ROUTE 24
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Piseco, NY
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2017
8:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 12 INCH DIAMETER TREE DOWN ACROSS BENSON RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Benson, NY
58 mph
Sep 30, 2010
7:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported blown down by strong thunderstorm winds in Wells.
NWS Wind Report Location: .85 SE Wells, 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 and near Wells, NY

3 reports
UNK category
Jul 16, 2024
8:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Satellite imagery shows widespread tree damage consistent with an EF1 in the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest located where a TDS was observed from the KENX radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ENE Wells, NY
UNK category
Jul 16, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado touched down along the West Branch of the Sacandaga River and moved to the northeast where it dissipated along the southwest side of Dugway Mountain.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WSW Wells, NY
UNK category
Jul 16, 2024
8:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Wells, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado occurred along Route 8 south of Oxbow Lake... NY. The tornado traveled along Route 8 where numerous trees and utility poles were uprooted and snapped. In addition... there was minor structural damage to homes and utility buildings. The tornado dissipated just west of Oxbow Rd.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Rudeston, 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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U.S. Census Data · City

Wells, NY area census snapshot

People & households
Population597
Households191
Housing units518
Income
Median household income$78,047
$100k+ households46.6%
$150k+ households8.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached419
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily3
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes96
Housing mix
Single-family share80.9%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share0.6%
Mobile-home share18.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied170
Renter-occupied21
Vacant units327
Home value & age
Median home value$252,900
Owner homes $300k+30.6%
Owner homes $500k+10.6%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1973
Older-home share58.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars191
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 6 hail, 25 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Wells, NY, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 29, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Wells?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Wells, NY is 1.50″. It was reported near Higgins Bay, NY on May 21, 2013.

A storm report showed up near my home in Wells — 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 Wells and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Wells — 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 Wells address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Wells — 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 Wells address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Wells — 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 Wells, NY, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Wells, 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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