Hail history for Tioga County, NY

Tioga County has 87 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 43 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on June 29, 2006.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 87 since 1985

1″ or larger 43 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · June 29, 2006

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 Tioga County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 87 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 13, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 26, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 26, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
August 18, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
August 18, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 31, 2017	0.75″	Penny
May 22, 2014	0.88″	Nickel
May 22, 2014	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 26, 2023 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Windshield got cracked by falling hail.

June 25, 1998 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A thunderstorm cell became severe briefly over northwestern sections of the county late in the afternoon. Hailstones ranging from nickel to golf ball sized were observed by skywarn spotters in East Spencer.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	1	6	39	38	3

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 Tioga County

Has it ever hailed in Tioga County?

Yes — 87 hail events have been recorded for Tioga County, NY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1985, including 43 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Tioga County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Tioga County, NY is July 13, 2023, 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 Tioga County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on June 29, 2006. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.

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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.