Hail History

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Hail history for New Paltz, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJun 29, 20201.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 29, 2020
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles215

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Paltz on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 29, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near New Paltz

No hail was reported within 10 miles of New Paltz in the last two years.

Hail days near New Paltz by year

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When hail season peaks near New Paltz

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and May (3).

JanFebMarApr3May7Jun3Jul3Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near New Paltz

Jun 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ritton (7 mi from New Paltz)

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

Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stone Ridge (8 mi from New Paltz)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail greater than an inch in diameter were reported during a thunderstorm in Stone Ridge. The largest hail stones observed were estimated to be the size of golf balls.

Jun 29, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clintondale (4 mi from New Paltz)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail of various sizes was reported with the largest being golf-ball sized hail.

Aug 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Hyde Park (8 mi from New Paltz)

Jun 22, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Cottekill (7 mi from New Paltz)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of New Paltz

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 9, 2024EF0Ohioville
2 mi from New Paltz		0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Paltz

215 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Paltz since 2006, on 91 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Feb 25, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedNew Paltz
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedClintondale, Wallkill, Rosendale Village
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedNew Paltz, Tillson
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedEsopus, Stone Ridge, Tillson
16 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202658 mph, estimatedCottekill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202658 mph, estimatedKripplebush
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedPlattekill, Milton, Springtown
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202558 mph, estimatedHyde Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202452 mph, estimatedFairview
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202458 mph, estimatedBruceville
1 wind report		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 New Paltz; 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 New Paltz.

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