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Hail history for Albany, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Albany on 46 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 16, 2009. Hail is most common here in August and July.
Albany ranks #102 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Albany
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Albany in the last two years.
Hail days near Albany by year
When hail season peaks near Albany
Of the 46 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (15) and July (13).
Largest hail storms near Albany
Jul 16, 2009 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · North Bethlehem (5 mi from Albany)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail was reported in McKownville during a thunderstorm. Hail size was verified by photos.Jul 19, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Selkirk (8 mi from Albany)
National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Selkirk.Sep 9, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Watervliet (6 mi from Albany)
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 (10 mi from Albany)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Poestenkill.Jun 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Colonie (7 mi from Albany)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Colonie during a thunderstorm.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Albany
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2013 | EF1 | Vischer Ferry 10 mi from Albany |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Albany
412 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Albany since 2006, on 122 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Sep 8, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | East Greenbush, Cohoes 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Selkirk, Eagle Mills 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | West Sand Lake, Cohoes, Brunswick Center 3 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Westmere, North Bethlehem, Albia 3 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Watervliet 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Westmere, East Greenbush, Sliters 12 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Niskayuna 1 wind report |
| 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 Albany; 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
- West Albany
43 hail days - Troy
41 hail days - Latham
44 hail days - Schenectady
36 hail days - Clifton Park
47 hail days - Glenville
19 hail days - Pittsfield
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 Albany.
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