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Hail history for Watertown, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Watertown on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on May 29, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Watertown ranks #1,126 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Watertown
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Watertown in the last two years.
Hail days near Watertown by year
When hail season peaks near Watertown
Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and June (1).
Largest hail storms near Watertown
Jun 30, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Watertown (1 mi from Watertown)
May 29, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Black River (6 mi from Watertown)
Jul 6, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Evans Mills (9 mi from Watertown)
Jul 10, 2012 · 0.75 in (penny) · Watertown (1 mi from Watertown)
Jul 11, 2019 · 0.75 in (penny) · Watertown (0 mi from Watertown)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Watertown
63 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Watertown since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Jun 8, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Evans Mills 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Redman 1 wind report |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Deferiet 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Adams Center, Felts Mills, Watertown 12 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Watertown, Brownville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Watertown Airport, Brownville, Glen Park 5 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Watertown Airport, Adams Center 2 wind reports |
| May 22, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Tylerville 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Sackets Harbor 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2022 | 59 mph, estimated | Dexter 1 wind report |
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 Watertown; 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.
Nearby cities
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 Watertown.
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