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Hail history for Mechanicville, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mechanicville on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 15, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Mechanicville
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Clifton Park 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Mechanicville |
| May 17, 2025 | 1 in quarter | East Line 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Mechanicville |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Mechanicville by year
When hail season peaks near Mechanicville
Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and July (12).
Largest hail storms near Mechanicville
Jun 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ballston Center (10 mi from Mechanicville)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported approximately 3 miles south of Ballston Spa during a thunderstorm.Jun 30, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · East Line (8 mi from Mechanicville)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported golfball size hail during a thunderstorm in the town of Malta.Aug 15, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Malta (8 mi from Mechanicville)
National Weather Service description (English): A media partner sent in a report of an estimated hail size of 1.75 inch, or golf ball size, in the town of Malta.Jun 16, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Cohoes (9 mi from Mechanicville)
Jul 1, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wayville (7 mi from Mechanicville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mechanicville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2020 | EF1 | Coons 3 mi from Mechanicville |
| Aug 29, 2020 | EF1 | Schaghticoke Airport 5 mi from Mechanicville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mechanicville
238 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mechanicville since 2006, on 108 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Feb 17, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | damage reported | Mechanicville 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Waterford 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Cohoes, Waterford 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Grays Corners 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Ballston Lake, Clifton Park, Clifton Park Center 6 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Grays Corners 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ballston Lake 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Malta, Malta Ridge, Snake Hill 3 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Stillwater 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Clifton Park Center 1 wind report |
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 Mechanicville; 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 Mechanicville.
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