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Hail history for Colonie, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 1, 20260.88 in (nickel)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 16, 2009

Hail days since 200647

Days with hail 1 inch or larger38

Tornadoes within 10 miles1

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles493

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Colonie on 47 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 Colonie

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jul 1, 2026	0.88 in nickel	Clifton Park 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Colonie	NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Colonie by year

When hail season peaks near Colonie

Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (14) and August (13).

Largest hail storms near Colonie

Jul 16, 2009 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · North Bethlehem (3 mi from Colonie)

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 (8 mi from Colonie)

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.

Sep 9, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Watervliet (6 mi from Colonie)

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 (1 mi from Colonie)

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

Jun 15, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westmere (3 mi from Colonie)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Colonie

Date	Rating	Where	Path
May 29, 2013	EF1	Vischer Ferry 5 mi from Colonie	0.8 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Colonie

493 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Colonie since 2006, on 134 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Sep 8, 2021.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jul 1, 2026	damage reported	Niskayuna, Cohoes 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 30, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Grays Corners 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Scotia, Clifton Park Center, Halfmoon 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Westmere, North Bethlehem, Albia 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Watervliet, Clifton Park Center 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 2024	63 mph, estimated	Westmere, Guilderland Center, Guilderland 11 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Niskayuna 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Vischer Ferry 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 2024	75 mph, estimated	Albany, Wemple, Rensselaer 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 2023	58 mph, estimated	Defreestville 3 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 Colonie; 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 Colonie.

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