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Hail history for Delmar, NY

Last hail within 10 milesAug 15, 20240.88 in (nickel)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

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

Hail days since 200640

Days with hail 1 inch or larger28

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles353

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Delmar on 40 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 Delmar

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

Hail days near Delmar by year

When hail season peaks near Delmar

Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and August (12).

Largest hail storms near Delmar

Jul 16, 2009 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · North Bethlehem (4 mi from Delmar)

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

Jul 17, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Meadowdale (9 mi from Delmar)

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.

Jul 19, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Selkirk (6 mi from Delmar)

National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Selkirk.

Sep 9, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Watervliet (10 mi from Delmar)

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 (8 mi from Delmar)

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

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Delmar

353 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Delmar since 2006, on 105 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Sep 8, 2021.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jul 1, 2026	damage reported	East Greenbush 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 30, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Selkirk 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Westmere, North Bethlehem 2 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, East Greenbush, Guilderland Center 13 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 2024	75 mph, estimated	Albany, Wemple, Rensselaer 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 2023	58 mph, estimated	Defreestville 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 2023	61 mph, measured	Schodack Center, Guilderland Center, North Bethlehem 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 2023	58 mph, estimated	Loudonville 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 2023	58 mph, estimated	Albany, Westmere, Hartmans Corners 3 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 Delmar; 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 Delmar.

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