Hail in Erie County, New York

Hail April 29, 2025 · Erie County, New York

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Hail diameter

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

The wider storm

On Tuesday April 29, a cold front crossed the region causing showers and thunderstorms to develop. Conditions and timing were favorable ahead of the front as it approached the Buffalo forecast area with CAPE values of 1,000+ J/kg and bulk shear values of 40+ kts. Numerous reports of wind damage and severe hail were received for areas south and southeast of Lake Ontario.

Began near Holland (42.6600, -78.5400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1255878. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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