Hail History

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Hail history for Latham, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 1, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 16, 2009
Hail days since 200644
Days with hail 1 inch or larger35
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles488

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Latham on 44 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 16, 2009. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Latham

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 1, 20260.88 in
nickel
Clifton Park
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Latham
NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Latham by year

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When hail season peaks near Latham

Of the 44 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (15) and June (10).

JanFebMarApr5May10Jun15Jul10Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Latham

Jul 16, 2009 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · North Bethlehem (7 mi from Latham)

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

Jun 22, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Aqueduct (9 mi from Latham)

National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg size hail was reported near the intersection of River Road and Balltown Road in Niskayuna. This large hail stripped the leaves off many trees in the area.

Sep 9, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Watervliet (2 mi from Latham)

National Weather Service description (English): Law enforcement personnel reported that golf-ball sized hail occurred in Watervliet.

Aug 3, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brunswick (10 mi from Latham)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in and near Brunswick, and covered the ground. There was reported damage to vehicles.

Jun 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Colonie (5 mi from Latham)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Latham

DateRatingWherePath
May 29, 2013EF1Vischer Ferry
4 mi from Latham
0.8 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Latham

488 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Latham since 2006, on 136 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Feb 17, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedWaterford
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedNiskayuna, Cohoes, Waterford
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 30, 202660 mph, estimatedEagle Mills, Grays Corners
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedWest Sand Lake, Clifton Park, Clifton Park Center
7 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202658 mph, estimatedWestmere, North Bethlehem, Albia
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedWatervliet, Clifton Park Center
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202463 mph, estimatedWestmere, Guilderland, Shakers
10 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202458 mph, estimatedNiskayuna
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202458 mph, estimatedBrunswick Center, Clifton Park Center, Vischer Ferry
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202475 mph, estimatedAlbany, Rensselaer
4 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 Latham; 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 Latham.

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