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Hail history for Johnstown, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Johnstown on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 22, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Johnstown
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Mayfield 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Johnstown |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Johnstown by year
When hail season peaks near Johnstown
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Johnstown
May 22, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Hill Corners (9 mi from Johnstown)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported baseball size hail falling during a thunderstorm two miles south of Perth.Jul 23, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Glen (10 mi from Johnstown)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Glen.Jun 19, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Ephratah (9 mi from Johnstown)
National Weather Service description (English): An observer from a media station measured a hailstone of 2.3 inches in diameter in Ephratah. This is between lime and tennis ball size.Jun 9, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fonda (2 mi from Johnstown)
Aug 29, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Broadalbin (10 mi from Johnstown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Johnstown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2019 | EF0 | Johnstown 1 mi from Johnstown |
| Sep 22, 2011 | EF0 | Auriesville 7 mi from Johnstown |
| Aug 3, 2010 | EF1 | Auriesville 6 mi from Johnstown |
| Aug 3, 2010 | EF1 | Auriesville 6 mi from Johnstown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Johnstown
175 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Johnstown since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on May 4, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | damage reported | Mayfield 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Broadalbin 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Fonda, Fultonville, Glen 10 wind reports |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Meco, West Bush, Dennies Hollow 7 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Stone Arabia, Sammonsville, Fort Johnson 3 wind reports |
| May 17, 2025 | 46 mph, estimated | West Perth 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Cork, Dennies Hollow, Broadalbin 3 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Fonda, Glen, Tribes Hill 7 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Fonda, Fultonville, Glen 8 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Fonda, Fultonville, Fort Johnson 7 wind reports |
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 Johnstown; 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 Johnstown.
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