Hail in Yates County, NY
NOAA radar has confirmed 2 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Yates County since 2025, the largest 2″ (golf ball) on June 5, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was June 11, 2026.
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About Yates County, NY
Yates County sits in the heart of New York's Finger Lakes, hilly country wrapped around the long, narrow waters of Keuka and Seneca lakes. Damaging hail is rare here, but a strong warm-season storm crossing the region can occasionally drop sizable stones when humid air is lifted ahead of a front. The Binghamton radar (KBGM) lies about 65 miles to the southeast, distant enough that it reads the upper structure of storms more clearly than their lowest levels.
The hail record for Yates County, NY
Most confirmed hail in Yates County falls between spring and early summer, with June the busiest month.
Yates County is no Plains hot spot, but the storms that do reach it have still dropped hail up to 2″.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Yates County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 2 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Yates County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Yates County?
Hail in Yates County is concentrated in June, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Yates County?
Radar confirmed 2-inch hail, about golf ball size, on June 5, 2025.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Did it hail in Yates County in 2026?
Yes, 1 confirmed hail event so far in 2026, most recently June 11, 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Can I protect my roof from hail?
You can't stop hail, but impact-resistant (Class 4) shingles hold up far better than standard asphalt and often earn an insurance discount. If you're replacing a roof in a hail-prone area, they're worth pricing out.
Recent confirmed hail near Yates County, NY
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Yates County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.