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Hail history for McKownville, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of McKownville on 49 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 16, 2009. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near McKownville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of McKownville in the last two years.
Hail days near McKownville by year
When hail season peaks near McKownville
Of the 49 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and July (13).
Largest hail storms near McKownville
Jul 16, 2009 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · North Bethlehem (0 mi from McKownville)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail was reported in McKownville during a thunderstorm. Hail size was verified by photos.Jun 22, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Aqueduct (10 mi from McKownville)
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.Jul 17, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Meadowdale (8 mi from McKownville)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter was reported during a thunderstorm in Thatcher State Park in Albany.Sep 9, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Watervliet (7 mi from McKownville)
National Weather Service description (English): Law enforcement personnel reported that golf-ball sized hail occurred in Watervliet.Jun 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Colonie (3 mi from McKownville)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Colonie during a thunderstorm.Tornadoes within 10 miles of McKownville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2013 | EF1 | Vischer Ferry 7 mi from McKownville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near McKownville
434 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of McKownville since 2006, on 126 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Sep 8, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | East Greenbush, Niskayuna, Cohoes 3 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Selkirk, Grays Corners 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Cohoes 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Westmere, North Bethlehem, Albia 3 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Watervliet 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Westmere, Guilderland Center, Guilderland 10 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Niskayuna 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Vischer Ferry 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Albany, Wemple, Rensselaer 5 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Defreestville 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 McKownville; 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 McKownville.
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