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Hail history for Westmere, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Westmere on 45 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 Westmere
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Westmere in the last two years.
Hail days near Westmere by year
When hail season peaks near Westmere
Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (13) and August (13).
Largest hail storms near Westmere
Jul 16, 2009 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · North Bethlehem (1 mi from Westmere)
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 Westmere)
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.Jul 17, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Meadowdale (8 mi from Westmere)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter was reported during a thunderstorm in Thatcher State Park in Albany.Sep 9, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Watervliet (8 mi from Westmere)
National Weather Service description (English): Law enforcement personnel reported that golf-ball sized hail occurred in Watervliet.Jun 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Colonie (3 mi from Westmere)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Colonie during a thunderstorm.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Westmere
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2013 | EF1 | Vischer Ferry 7 mi from Westmere |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Westmere
408 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Westmere since 2006, on 125 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Sep 8, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Niskayuna 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Grays Corners 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Scotia, Cohoes 2 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Westmere, North Bethlehem 2 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Watervliet 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Westmere, Dunnsville, Guilderland Center 11 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Niskayuna 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Vischer Ferry 1 wind report |
| 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 Westmere; 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 Westmere.
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