Hail History

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Hail history for Ballston Spa, NY

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 10, 20251.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 1, 2011
Ane haili ijiin 200637
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon30
Tornado ijiin 10 mile2
Wind reports within 10 miles252

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ballston Spa on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Ballston Spa

DateSize hailWhereSource
Jul 10, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin
Saratoga Spgs
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Ballston Spa
NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 20251.75 in
golf ball
East Glenville, East Line
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Ballston Spa
NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Ballston Spa meir

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Of 37 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (11) and June (9).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Ballston Spa

Jun 1, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Saratoga Spgs (8 mi from Ballston Spa)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Saratoga Springs on Gick Road. The hail dented the roofs of school buses.

Jun 8, 2011 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Saratoga Spgs (8 mi from Ballston Spa)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm just northeast of Saratoga Springs. Also winds gusts were estimated at about 50 mph.

Jun 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ballston Center (2 mi from Ballston Spa)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported approximately 3 miles south of Ballston Spa during a thunderstorm.

Aug 7, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Saratoga Spgs (5 mi from Ballston Spa)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported approximately 2 miles west of Saratoga Springs during a thunderstorm.

Jun 30, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · East Line (3 mi from Ballston Spa)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported golfball size hail during a thunderstorm in the town of Malta.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ballston Spa

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 29, 2020EF1Coons
9 mi from Ballston Spa
0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 21, 2019EF1Saratoga Lake
8 mi from Ballston Spa
0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ballston Spa

252 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ballston Spa since 2006, on 111 days. The strongest measured gust was 113 mph on Feb 17, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 13, 2026damage a reportedMechanicville
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026damage a reportedPorter Corners
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, a estimatBallston Lake, Saratoga Spgs
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202558 mph, a estimatFairlawn Estates
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202558 mph, a estimatSaratoga Lake
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202558 mph, a estimatEast Glenville
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202558 mph, a estimatBallston Lake
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, a estimatMalta, Malta Ridge, Snake Hill
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 14, 202458 mph, a estimatWest Charlton
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 202458 mph, a estimatStillwater, Greenfield Center
2 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 Ballston Spa; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Ballston Spa.

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