Hail History

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Hail history for Ballston Lake, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 1, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 22, 2008
Hail days since 200643
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles353

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ballston Lake on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 22, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Ballston Lake

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 1, 20260.88 in
nickel		Clifton Park
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Ballston Lake		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 17, 20251.75 in
golf ball		East Glenville, Glenville Center, East Line
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Ballston Lake		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Ballston Lake by year

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When hail season peaks near Ballston Lake

Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and July (12).

JanFebMarApr5May12Jun12Jul9Aug5SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Ballston Lake

Jun 22, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Aqueduct (7 mi from Ballston Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg size hail was reported near the intersection of River Road and Balltown Road in Niskayuna. This large hail stripped the leaves off many trees in the area.

Jun 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ballston Center (4 mi from Ballston Lake)

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

May 31, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Aqueduct (6 mi from Ballston Lake)

Jun 30, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · East Line (6 mi from Ballston Lake)

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

Aug 15, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Malta (7 mi from Ballston Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): A media partner sent in a report of an estimated hail size of 1.75 inch, or golf ball size, in the town of Malta.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ballston Lake

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 29, 2020EF1Coons
9 mi from Ballston Lake		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 9, 2015EF0Scotia
7 mi from Ballston Lake		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 29, 2013EF1Vischer Ferry
9 mi from Ballston Lake		0.8 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ballston Lake

353 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ballston Lake since 2006, on 132 days. The strongest measured gust was 113 mph on Feb 17, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 13, 2026damage reportedMechanicville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedNiskayuna
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 30, 202660 mph, estimatedGrays Corners
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedScotia, Ballston Lake, Clifton Park
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202658 mph, estimatedGrays Corners
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202558 mph, estimatedFairlawn Estates
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202558 mph, estimatedEast Glenville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202558 mph, estimatedBallston Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedMalta, Malta Ridge, Snake Hill
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 14, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Charlton
1 wind report		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 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.

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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 Ballston Lake.

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