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Hail history for Menands, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Menands on 38 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 Menands
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Menands in the last two years.
Hail days near Menands by year
When hail season peaks near Menands
Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and August (11).
Largest hail storms near Menands
Jul 16, 2009 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · North Bethlehem (6 mi from Menands)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail was reported in McKownville during a thunderstorm. Hail size was verified by photos.Sep 9, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Watervliet (3 mi from Menands)
National Weather Service description (English): Law enforcement personnel reported that golf-ball sized hail occurred in Watervliet.May 31, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Poestenkill (8 mi from Menands)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Poestenkill.Aug 3, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brunswick (8 mi from Menands)
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 (7 mi from Menands)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Colonie during a thunderstorm.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Menands
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2013 | EF1 | Vischer Ferry 8 mi from Menands |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Menands
409 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Menands since 2006, on 124 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Feb 17, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | East Greenbush, Cohoes 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Eagle Mills, Grays Corners 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | West Sand Lake, Halfmoon, Cohoes 4 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Westmere, North Bethlehem, Albia 3 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Watervliet 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Westmere, East Greenbush, Sliters 12 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Niskayuna 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Brunswick Center, Vischer Ferry 2 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Albany, Wemple, Rensselaer 5 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Defreestville 3 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 Menands; 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 Menands.
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