Hail History

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Hail history for Potsdam, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 11, 20191 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 21, 2010
Hail days since 20068
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles68

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Potsdam on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 21, 2010. Hail is most common here in July and May.

Recent hail near Potsdam

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

Hail days near Potsdam by year

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When hail season peaks near Potsdam

Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and May (2).

JanFebMarApr2May1Jun5JulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Potsdam

Jul 21, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Potsdam (0 mi from Potsdam)

National Weather Service description (English): Estimated Golf ball size hail reported, as well as numerous reports of large hail ranging from nickel, quarter and half dollar size throughout Potsdam and immediate vicinity.

May 4, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Potsdam (1 mi from Potsdam)

Jul 24, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Norwood (6 mi from Potsdam)

Jul 11, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Potsdam (0 mi from Potsdam)

Jun 2, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Stockholm Center (10 mi from Potsdam)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Potsdam

68 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Potsdam since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Aug 18, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedConverse
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedPierrepont, Colton, Norfolk
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 30, 202658 mph, estimatedPotsdam
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events + NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 24, 202558 mph, estimatedHannawa Falls, Potsdam Muni
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedPotsdam
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202558 mph, estimatedEben
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202458 mph, estimatedSlab City, Norwood
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202458 mph, estimatedCanton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202358 mph, estimatedMadrid
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202263 mph, estimatedLangdon Corners, Colton
2 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 Potsdam; 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 Potsdam.

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