Hail History

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Hail history for Glens Falls, NY

Last hail within 10 milesAug 15, 20241.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 9, 2011
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles231

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Glens Falls on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Glens Falls

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

Hail days near Glens Falls by year

06107208109101112122132141151617181191202122231242526

When hail season peaks near Glens Falls

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (4).

JanFebMarApr4May5Jun2Jul3Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Glens Falls

Jun 9, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Glens Falls Airport (3 mi from Glens Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2 inches in diameter was reported during a thunderstorm in the Glens Falls and Queensbury area.

May 29, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lake George (9 mi from Glens Falls)

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

Aug 15, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kingsbury (6 mi from Glens Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): A local broadcast meteorologist relayed a public report of 1.75 hail in Hudson Falls.

May 16, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Lake Vanare (9 mi from Glens Falls)

Jun 2, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Glen Lake (3 mi from Glens Falls)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Glens Falls

DateRatingWherePath
May 29, 2020EF1Hartman
8 mi from Glens Falls		8.6 mi long, 433 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Glens Falls

231 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Glens Falls since 2006, on 81 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jul 16, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedGansevoort
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedFort Miller, South Argyle, Argyle
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202662 mph, measuredGlens Falls Airport, Lake Vanare
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202558 mph, estimatedReynolds Corners
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202562 mph, measuredGlens Falls Airport, West Fort Ann, Fort Ann
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202558 mph, estimatedGansevoort
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedSmiths Basin, Dunham Basin, Hudson Falls
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202487 mph, measuredGlens Falls Airport, Gansevoort, Argyle
12 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Glen Falls, Glens Falls
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202458 mph, estimatedArgyle, Fort Edward
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 Glens Falls; 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 Glens Falls.

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