Hail History

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Hail history for Balmville, NY

Last hail within 10 milesSep 8, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 6, 2014
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles153

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Balmville on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 6, 2014. Hail is most common here in September and August.

Recent hail near Balmville

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Balmville in the last two years.

Hail days near Balmville by year

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When hail season peaks near Balmville

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in September (4) and August (3).

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Largest hail storms near Balmville

Aug 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newburgh (2 mi from Balmville)

Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newburgh (2 mi from Balmville)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported throughout the town of Newburgh. Numerous car dealerships reported damage to vehicles and one dealership reported the hail damaged the roof over its service facility.

Aug 6, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Diddell (10 mi from Balmville)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in the town of Wappingers.

Jul 8, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Cornwall (6 mi from Balmville)

Aug 18, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Wiccopee (10 mi from Balmville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Balmville

DateRatingWherePath
May 15, 2018EF0Balmville
0 mi from Balmville		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 16, 2008EF0Orange Lake
4 mi from Balmville		1.4 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Balmville

153 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Balmville since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on May 15, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedStewart Airport, New Windsor
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 3, 2026damage reportedCold Spring
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedWallkill
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedGardnertown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedPlattekill, Milton, Marlboro
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202558 mph, estimatedNew Hackensack
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedBrinckerhoff
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202463 mph, estimatedNewburgh, Rudco
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202469 mph, estimatedSalisbury Mills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 202358 mph, estimatedCornwall
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 Balmville; 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 Balmville.

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