Hail history for Broome County, NY

Broome County has 244 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 128 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 1, 2022.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 244 since 1969

1″ or larger 128 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 8 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 1, 2022

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Broome County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Broome County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 244 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 31, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
July 3, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 3, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 3, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 3, 2025	0.75″	Penny
July 3, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Broome County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

July 3, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Estimated 2 inch hail from social media photo.

July 3, 2025 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Estimated ping pong hail via social media photo.

June 1, 2022 · 2.25″ (tennis ball)

Hail was measured 30 minutes after it fell and likely was large when it fell.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	8	8	96	86	45

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Broome County

Has it ever hailed in Broome County?

Yes — 244 hail events have been recorded for Broome County, NY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1969, including 128 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Broome County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Broome County, NY is March 31, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Broome County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 1, 2022. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More New York hail history

All 62 New York counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.