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Hail history for Columbia County, NY
67 hail reports in Columbia County since 2006 on 29 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 15, 2018.
Cities in Columbia County
Recent hail in Columbia County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Hudson Co Airport 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Columbia County by year
When hail season peaks in Columbia County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Columbia County
477 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Columbia County since 2006, on 127 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jun 25, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Stottville, Chatham, Copake 8 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Kinderhook, Austerlitz, Ancram 5 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Livingston, Ancram, Copake 10 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Kinderhook, Philmont, Chatham 8 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Chatham 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Chatham, Hudson, Hillsdale 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Spencertown 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Livingston, Glenco Mills, West Taghkanic 4 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Spaulding Furnace, Gallintinville, Ancram 6 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Jackson Corners 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Columbia County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).