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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Tompkins County, NY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Tompkins County, NY from September 9, 1960 through September 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 14850 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
108
Wind Reports
320
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Tompkins County, NY · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Tompkins County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 27, 2026
6:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ese Groton, NY
1.25″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Newfield, NY
1.50″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Estimated a mix of 1 inch to 1.50 inch hail from video on social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Newfield, NY
1.25″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
11:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Sse Enfield, NY
1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
11:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Radar estimated time.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Newfield, NY
1.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2026
9:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reported with a couple of estimated golf ball sized stones mixed in.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Myers, NY
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2026
9:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: From pictures sent via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lansing, NY
1.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2026
9:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golf size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Lansing, NY
1.75″ hail
Jul 3, 2025
6:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Estimated golf ball size hail via social media photo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Cayuga Heights, NY
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2024
11:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Dryden, NY
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2022
6:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT FROM FACEBOOK OF ESTIMATED 0.5-1 INCH HAIL IN DANBY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Danby, NY
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2021
12:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THUNDERSTORM DROPPED QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Enfield, NY
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2021
7:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Ithaca, NY
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2021
7:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Cayuga Heights, NY
0.88″ hail
Oct 25, 2014
11:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to nickel size hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Ithaca, 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 Tompkins County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
1:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in the road between Danby Road and Hornbrook Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Danby, NY
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
1:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in westbound lane on Mitchell Street_ near intersection of Linden Avenue. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Ithaca, NY
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on North Cayuga Street_ blocking lanes. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ithaca, NY
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branch down on road at parking lot. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse Lansing, NY
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrected time from previous tstm wnd dmg report from Ithaca. Tree down onto car.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ithaca, NY
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
1:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Route 34B. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw West Dryden, NY
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
1:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Asbury Drive. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Lansing, NY
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
1:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Asbury Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W West Dryden, NY
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down_ blocking traffic on Main Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Groton, NY
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Taughannock Boulevard and Agard Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Willow Creek, NY
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down onto car.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ithaca, NY
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
1:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Conlon Road_ blocking both lanes. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ssw West Groton, NY
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on wires Peru Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Groton, NY
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Peru Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Peruville, NY
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Speedville, 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 Tompkins County

7 reports
UNK category
Jun 21, 2021
9:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN YELLOW BARN STATE FOREST... EAST OF YELLOW BARN ROAD. IT THEN TRACKED EASTWARD AND STRUCK A FARM ON IRISH SETTLEMENT ROAD... SNAPPING AND UPROOTING MULTIPLE TREES. THE TORNADO THEN STRUCK THE YARD OF A HOUSE ON THE WEST SIDE OF ROUTE 38... CAUSING SIGNIFICANT TREE DAMAGE TO THE YARD... A SHED TO BLOW OFF ITS FOUNDATION... AND A BLOW-DOWN OF A FENCE. IT THEN CROSSED ROUTE 38 JUST SOUTH OF DRYDEN... BEFORE LIFTING JUST EAST OF THE ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Dryden, NY
EF1 category
Apr 28, 2011
12:41 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in a forest off of Jersey Hill Road, northwest of the town of Danby. Numerous pine trees were uprooted and snapped in this forest. The tornado tracked from southwest to northeast, snapping numerous pines as it crossed Comfort Road. A metal outbuilding was completely collapsed and a barn across the street received roof damage, with debris lofted into the trees. ||The tornado continued off to the northeast toward the intersection of Beardsley Lane and Danby Road. One home sustained damage when a tree collapsed onto the roof and a window was blown out. Surrounding homes saw numerous trees snapped or uprooted. A small branch was propelled and impaled into a car windshield. ||A homeowner at the intersection of Beardsley Lane and Danby Road had a working anemometer at the time of the tornado. At 1:44 am, a wind gust to 90.3 mph was recorded. No additional tornado damage was noted as the storm headed off to the northeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .86 SE Newfield Skyhook Arp, NY
F0 category
Aug 21, 1994
8:15 AM EST
Tornado report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An isolated thunderstorm produced a weak tornado in the town of Dryden along State Routes 13 and 392. A barn collapsed. Several large trees were downed on homes. A large tree fell on a car and destroyed it. Power and telephone lines were taken down. Several buildings sustained light roof damage. Roof shingles were blown off. Eaves were peeled up. Chimneys were damaged. Windows were blown out. About a hundred trees sustained damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Dryden, NY
F1 category
Aug 28, 1988
1:42 PM CST
Tornado report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NY
UNK category
Jun 18, 1977
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NY
F1 category
Jun 20, 1969
7:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NY
F0 category
Aug 25, 1961
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County · 23,396 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

Tompkins County, NY area census snapshot

People & households
Population102,879
Households43,269
Housing units47,362
Income
Median household income$73,012
$100k+ households37.1%
$150k+ households15.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached23,396
Attached single-family1,860
Small multifamily11,109
Large multifamily7,443
Mobile homes3,554
Housing mix
Single-family share49.4%
Attached-home share3.9%
Multifamily share39.2%
Mobile-home share7.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied23,291
Renter-occupied19,978
Vacant units4,093
Home value & age
Median home value$271,500
Owner homes $300k+43.2%
Owner homes $500k+12.8%
Owner homes $750k+3.8%
Median year built1974
Older-home share57.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars37,582
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Tompkins County

14850 159
South Hill, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
13045 137
Cortland West, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
14883 54
West Danby, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
14886 46
Jacksonville, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
13053 43
Dryden, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
14867 37
Newfield, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
14882 32
South Lansing, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
13073 30
Groton, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
13068 27
Freeville, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
13092 24
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13736 21
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14817 17
Brooktondale, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
13062 6
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14881 5
Slaterville Springs, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
13864 4
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14853 3
Ithaca, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
14854 1
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 108 hail, 320 wind, and 7 tornado reports in Tompkins 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 Tompkins County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Tompkins County is 2.00″. It was reported near .51 E South Hill, NY on May 3, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Tompkins 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 Tompkins County address?

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