Hail History

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Hail history for Rensselaer, NY

Last hail within 10 milesAug 15, 20240.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 16, 2009
Hail days since 200646
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles408

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rensselaer on 46 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 16, 2009. Hail is most common here in August and July.

Recent hail near Rensselaer

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Rensselaer in the last two years.

Hail days near Rensselaer by year

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When hail season peaks near Rensselaer

Of the 46 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (15) and July (13).

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Largest hail storms near Rensselaer

Jul 16, 2009 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · North Bethlehem (6 mi from Rensselaer)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail was reported in McKownville during a thunderstorm. Hail size was verified by photos.

Jul 19, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Selkirk (8 mi from Rensselaer)

National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Selkirk.

Sep 9, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Watervliet (6 mi from Rensselaer)

National Weather Service description (English): Law enforcement personnel reported that golf-ball sized hail occurred in Watervliet.

May 31, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Poestenkill (9 mi from Rensselaer)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Poestenkill.

Jun 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Colonie (8 mi from Rensselaer)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Colonie during a thunderstorm.

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rensselaer

408 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rensselaer since 2006, on 122 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Sep 8, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedEast Greenbush, Cohoes
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 30, 202660 mph, estimatedSelkirk, Eagle Mills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedWest Sand Lake, Cohoes
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202658 mph, estimatedWestmere, North Bethlehem, Albia
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedWatervliet
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202463 mph, estimatedWestmere, East Greenbush, Sliters
12 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202458 mph, estimatedNiskayuna
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202458 mph, estimatedBrunswick Center
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202475 mph, estimatedAlbany, Wemple, Rensselaer
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 202358 mph, estimatedDefreestville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Rensselaer; 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.

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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 Rensselaer.

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