Hail History

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Hail history for Fort Edward, NY

Last hail within 10 milesAug 15, 20241.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 9, 2011
Hail days since 200620
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles256

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Edward on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Fort Edward

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

Hail days near Fort Edward by year

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When hail season peaks near Fort Edward

Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (5).

JanFebMarApr5May6Jun4Jul3Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Fort Edward

Jun 9, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Glens Falls Airport (7 mi from Fort Edward)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2 inches in diameter was reported during a thunderstorm in the Glens Falls and Queensbury area.

May 29, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dimmick Corners (9 mi from Fort Edward)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Ballard Corners.

Aug 15, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kingsbury (6 mi from Fort Edward)

National Weather Service description (English): A local broadcast meteorologist relayed a public report of 1.75 hail in Hudson Falls.

Jun 2, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Glen Lake (7 mi from Fort Edward)

Jul 20, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bacon Hill (10 mi from Fort Edward)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Edward

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 10, 2020EF1Belcher
9 mi from Fort Edward		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Edward

256 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Edward since 2006, on 82 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jul 16, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedGansevoort, Schuylerville
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedFort Miller, South Argyle, Spraguetown
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202662 mph, measuredGlens Falls Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202558 mph, estimatedReynolds Corners
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202562 mph, measuredGlens Falls Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202558 mph, estimatedGansevoort, Goose Is
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedSmiths Basin, Dunham Basin, Hudson Falls
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202487 mph, measuredGlens Falls Airport, Gansevoort, Argyle
15 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Glen Falls, Glens Falls
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202458 mph, estimatedArgyle, Fort Edward
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 Fort Edward; 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 Fort Edward.

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