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Hail history for Wynantskill, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wynantskill on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 16, 2009. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Wynantskill
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Glass Lake 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Wynantskill |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Wynantskill by year
When hail season peaks near Wynantskill
Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (14) and August (11).
Largest hail storms near Wynantskill
Jul 16, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · North Bethlehem (10 mi from Wynantskill)
National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter size hail was reported approximately 3 miles west northwest of Albany during a thunderstorm.Sep 9, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Watervliet (4 mi from Wynantskill)
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 (4 mi from Wynantskill)
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 (4 mi from Wynantskill)
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 8, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rensselaer (6 mi from Wynantskill)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Rensselaer.Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wynantskill
334 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wynantskill since 2006, on 117 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Feb 17, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Waterford 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | East Greenbush, Cohoes, Waterford 3 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Eagle Mills, Barberville, Grays Corners 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | West Sand Lake, Grafton, Halfmoon 5 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Albia 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Watervliet 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | East Greenbush, Sliters, Menands 8 wind reports |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Brunswick Center 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 Wynantskill; 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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19 hail days - Saratoga Springs
38 hail days
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 Wynantskill.
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