Hail History

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Hail history for Ballston Spa, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 10, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 1, 2011
Hail days since 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger30
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles252

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ballston Spa on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Ballston Spa

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 10, 20251 in
quarter		Saratoga Spgs
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Ballston Spa		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 20251.75 in
golf ball		East Glenville, East Line
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Ballston Spa		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 Spa by year

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When hail season peaks near Ballston Spa

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (11) and June (9).

JanFebMarApr3May9Jun11Jul8Aug6SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Ballston Spa

Jun 1, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Saratoga Spgs (8 mi from Ballston Spa)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Saratoga Springs on Gick Road. The hail dented the roofs of school buses.

Jun 8, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Saratoga Spgs (8 mi from Ballston Spa)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm just northeast of Saratoga Springs. Also winds gusts were estimated at about 50 mph.

Jun 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ballston Center (2 mi from Ballston Spa)

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

Aug 7, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Saratoga Spgs (5 mi from Ballston Spa)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported approximately 2 miles west of Saratoga Springs during a thunderstorm.

Jun 30, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · East Line (3 mi from Ballston Spa)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ballston Spa

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 29, 2020EF1Coons
9 mi from Ballston Spa		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 21, 2019EF1Saratoga Lake
8 mi from Ballston Spa		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ballston Spa

252 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ballston Spa since 2006, on 111 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)
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedPorter Corners
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedBallston Lake, Saratoga Spgs
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202558 mph, estimatedFairlawn Estates
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202558 mph, estimatedSaratoga Lake
2 wind reports		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
Aug 5, 202458 mph, estimatedStillwater, Greenfield Center
2 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 Ballston Spa; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Spa.

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