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Hail history for Amsterdam, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Amsterdam on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on May 22, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Amsterdam
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Amsterdam in the last two years.
Hail days near Amsterdam by year
When hail season peaks near Amsterdam
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Amsterdam
May 22, 2014 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Amsterdam (0 mi from Amsterdam)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported hail measuring 4 inches in diameter during a thunderstorm in Amsterdam. Photos confirmed the size of the hailstones.Jul 23, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Glen (8 mi from Amsterdam)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Glen.Jul 7, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mill Pt (6 mi from Amsterdam)
Aug 29, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Broadalbin (9 mi from Amsterdam)
Jun 15, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Glenville (7 mi from Amsterdam)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Amsterdam
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2024 | EF0 | Staver Mills 8 mi from Amsterdam |
| Jun 30, 2017 | EF1 | Hill Corners 6 mi from Amsterdam |
| May 22, 2014 | EF3 | Braman Corners 8 mi from Amsterdam |
| May 29, 2013 | EF1 | Scotch Bush 6 mi from Amsterdam |
| May 29, 2013 | EF2 | Mariaville 6 mi from Amsterdam |
| Sep 22, 2011 | EF0 | Auriesville 6 mi from Amsterdam |
| Sep 4, 2011 | EF1 | South Amsterdam 3 mi from Amsterdam |
| Sep 4, 2011 | EF1 | Glenville 3 mi from Amsterdam |
| Aug 3, 2010 | EF1 | Auriesville 7 mi from Amsterdam |
| Aug 3, 2010 | EF1 | Auriesville 6 mi from Amsterdam |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Amsterdam
164 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Amsterdam since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on May 4, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Broadalbin 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Amsterdam, Wellsville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Glen, Hagaman, Mariaville 4 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hagaman, Cranesville 2 wind reports |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Staver Mills 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hoffmans 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Fort Johnson 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 46 mph, estimated | Mill Pt, West Perth 2 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | West Charlton 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Broadalbin 1 wind report |
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 Amsterdam; 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 Amsterdam.
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