Hail History

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Hail history for Saratoga Springs, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 10, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 1, 2011
Hail days since 200638
Days with hail 1 inch or larger30
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles217

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saratoga Springs on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Saratoga Springs ranks #439 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Saratoga Springs

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 10, 20251 in
quarter		Saratoga Spgs
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Saratoga Springs		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 20251 in
quarter		East Line, Wilton
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Saratoga Springs		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 Saratoga Springs by year

0630750820910311212113214115162171831922022132242312422526

When hail season peaks near Saratoga Springs

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (13) and June (8).

JanFebMarApr5May8Jun13Jul7Aug5SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Saratoga Springs

Jun 1, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Saratoga Spgs (1 mi from Saratoga Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Saratoga Springs on Gick Road. The hail dented the roofs of school buses.

Jun 8, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Saratoga Spgs (2 mi from Saratoga Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm just northeast of Saratoga Springs. Also winds gusts were estimated at about 50 mph.

Jun 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ballston Center (9 mi from Saratoga Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported approximately 3 miles south of Ballston Spa during a thunderstorm.

Aug 7, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Saratoga Spgs (2 mi from Saratoga Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported approximately 2 miles west of Saratoga Springs during a thunderstorm.

May 29, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dimmick Corners (7 mi from Saratoga Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Ballard Corners.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saratoga Springs

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 27, 2026EF?Saratoga Springs
5 mi from Saratoga Springs
Aug 27, 2026EF?Schuylerville
6 mi from Saratoga Springs
May 15, 2020EF1Wilton
7 mi from Saratoga Springs		1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 21, 2019EF1Saratoga Lake
2 mi from Saratoga Springs		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saratoga Springs

217 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saratoga Springs since 2006, on 92 days. The strongest measured gust was 113 mph on Feb 17, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedPorter Corners, Gansevoort, Saratoga Springs
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedSaratoga Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202558 mph, estimatedSaratoga Lake
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202558 mph, estimatedWilton, Gansevoort
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedMalta, Malta Ridge, Snake Hill
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 202458 mph, estimatedGreenfield Center, Gurn Spg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202469 mph, estimatedGansevoort, Saratoga Spgs Co Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202463 mph, estimatedSouth Corinth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202458 mph, estimatedWilton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202452 mph, estimatedMalta
1 wind report		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 Saratoga Springs; 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 Saratoga Springs.

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