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Hail history for Saranac Lake, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saranac Lake on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jul 18, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Saranac Lake
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Saranac Lake in the last two years.
Hail days near Saranac Lake by year
When hail season peaks near Saranac Lake
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and May (2).
Largest hail storms near Saranac Lake
Jun 2, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Saranac Lake (0 mi from Saranac Lake)
Jul 18, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Vermontville (9 mi from Saranac Lake)
Jun 8, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Bloomingdale (6 mi from Saranac Lake)
May 22, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Lake Placid (8 mi from Saranac Lake)
Aug 3, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Ray Brook (3 mi from Saranac Lake)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saranac Lake
52 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saranac Lake since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jul 30, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Saranac Lake 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Vermontville, Saranac Lake, Lake Clear 5 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lake Placid 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Onchiota 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Lake Clear Jct 1 wind report |
| Oct 16, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Bloomingdale 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Vermontville 1 wind report |
| May 29, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Lake Placid 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2019 | 60 mph, measured | Lake Clear Jct 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2018 | 63 mph, estimated | Vermontville, Lake Clear 3 wind reports |
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 Saranac Lake; 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.
Nearby cities
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Saranac Lake.
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