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Hail history for Cohoes, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cohoes on 44 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Jul 16, 2009. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Cohoes
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Clifton Park 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Cohoes |
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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Cohoes meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Cohoes
Of 44 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (16) and June (10).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Cohoes
Jul 16, 2009 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · North Bethlehem (9 mi from Cohoes)
National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter size hail was reported approximately 3 miles west northwest of Albany during a thunderstorm.Sep 9, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Watervliet (3 mi from Cohoes)
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 Cohoes)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Poestenkill.Aug 3, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brunswick (7 mi from Cohoes)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in and near Brunswick, and covered the ground. There was reported damage to vehicles.Jun 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Colonie (8 mi from Cohoes)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Colonie during a thunderstorm.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cohoes
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2013 | EF1 | Vischer Ferry 6 mi from Cohoes |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cohoes
373 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cohoes since 2006, on 122 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Feb 17, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage a reported | Waterford 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage a reported | Cohoes, Waterford 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Eagle Mills, Grays Corners 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | West Sand Lake, Clifton Park, Clifton Park Center 7 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Albia, Grays Corners 2 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Watervliet, Clifton Park Center 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Shakers, Menands, Watervliet 6 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Niskayuna 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Brunswick Center, Clifton Park Center, Vischer Ferry 3 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 75 mph, a estimat | Albany, Rensselaer 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 Cohoes; 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 Cohoes.
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