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Hail history for West Sand Lake, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Sand Lake on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 27, 2018. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near West Sand Lake
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Glass Lake 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from West Sand Lake |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near West Sand Lake by year
When hail season peaks near West Sand Lake
Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and August (12).
Largest hail storms near West Sand Lake
Sep 9, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Watervliet (8 mi from West Sand Lake)
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 (3 mi from West Sand Lake)
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 (6 mi from West Sand Lake)
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 (7 mi from West Sand Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Rensselaer.Jun 24, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wynantskill (4 mi from West Sand Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Several spotters reported half dollar to golfball size hail during a thunderstorm in Wyantskill.Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Sand Lake
269 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Sand Lake since 2006, on 113 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Feb 17, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | East Greenbush 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Eagle Mills, Barberville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | West Sand Lake, Grafton, Brunswick Center 3 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Albia 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Nassau 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Watervliet 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | East Greenbush, Sliters, Menands 9 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 West Sand Lake; 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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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 West Sand Lake.
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