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Hail history for Niskayuna, 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 200651

Days with hail 1 inch or larger39

Tornadoes within 10 miles2

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles464

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Niskayuna on 51 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 16, 2009. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Niskayuna

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jul 1, 2026	0.88 in nickel	Clifton Park 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Niskayuna	NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 17, 2025	1.75 in golf ball	East Glenville, Glenville Center 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Niskayuna	NOAA Storm Events

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

Hail days near Niskayuna by year

When hail season peaks near Niskayuna

Of the 51 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (15) and June (13).

Largest hail storms near Niskayuna

Jul 16, 2009 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · North Bethlehem (7 mi from Niskayuna)

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 (4 mi from Niskayuna)

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 (7 mi from Niskayuna)

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 (3 mi from Niskayuna)

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 (6 mi from Niskayuna)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Niskayuna

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jun 9, 2015	EF0	Scotia 7 mi from Niskayuna	0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 29, 2013	EF1	Vischer Ferry 2 mi from Niskayuna	0.8 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Niskayuna

464 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Niskayuna since 2006, on 139 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Feb 17, 2006.

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, Ballston Lake, Clifton Park 7 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Westmere, North Bethlehem, Grays Corners 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 2025	58 mph, estimated	East Glenville 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Ballston Lake 1 wind report	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, Scotia, Guilderland Center 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	Country Knolls, Clifton Park Center, Vischer Ferry 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 Niskayuna; 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 Niskayuna.

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