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Hail history for Watervliet, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 1, 20260.88 in (nickel)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 16, 2009

Hail days since 200644

Days with hail 1 inch or larger32

Tornadoes within 10 miles1

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles410

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Watervliet on 44 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 16, 2009. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Watervliet

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jul 1, 2026	0.88 in nickel	Clifton Park 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Watervliet	NWS storm report (preliminary)

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

Hail days near Watervliet by year

When hail season peaks near Watervliet

Of the 44 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (14) and August (11).

Largest hail storms near Watervliet

Jul 16, 2009 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · North Bethlehem (8 mi from Watervliet)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail was reported in McKownville during a thunderstorm. Hail size was verified by photos.

Sep 9, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Watervliet (1 mi from Watervliet)

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 (8 mi from Watervliet)

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 Watervliet)

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 Watervliet)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Colonie during a thunderstorm.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Watervliet

Date	Rating	Where	Path
May 29, 2013	EF1	Vischer Ferry 7 mi from Watervliet	0.8 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Watervliet

410 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Watervliet since 2006, on 124 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Feb 17, 2006.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 14, 2026	damage reported	Waterford 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026	damage reported	East Greenbush, Cohoes, Waterford 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 30, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Eagle Mills, Grays Corners 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 2026	58 mph, estimated	West Sand Lake, Clifton Park Center, Halfmoon 6 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Westmere, North Bethlehem, Albia 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Watervliet 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 2024	63 mph, estimated	Westmere, Sliters, Shakers 8 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Niskayuna 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Brunswick Center, Vischer Ferry 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 2024	75 mph, estimated	Albany, Rensselaer 4 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 Watervliet; 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 Watervliet.

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