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Hail dates in Albany County, New York
The National Weather Service has recorded hail in Albany County on 15 days since 2016 (27 separate reports, 19 of them quarter-size or larger). The largest stone on record was 1.75" (golf ball) on July 27, 2018; the most recent hail was August 15, 2024. Every row below is an official NWS record. Check hail at your exact address, free →
Every hail day in Albany County since 2016
One row per day the NWS logged hail somewhere in the county. The narrative names the town; the free check below narrows it to your address.
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | NWS narrative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-15 | 0.88" (nickel) | 1 | Received a report from a local broadcast meteorologist of nickel sized hail in the town of Voorheesville. |
| 2024-05-21 | 1.00" (quarter) | 1 | One inch hail was observed in Guilderland Center. |
| 2023-09-07 | 0.88" (nickel) | 1 | Nickel size hail reported at Guilderland High School. Additionally, there was a report of lightning hitting a tree and falling onto the school. |
| 2023-07-25 | 1.25" (half dollar) | 1 | Hail up to half-dollar size was reported at Alcove Reservoir. |
| 2021-08-13 | 1.00" (quarter) | 1 | — |
| 2021-07-27 | 0.75" (penny) | 1 | — |
| 2020-08-23 | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 3 | Hail of 0.5 to 1.5 inches in size was reported. |
| 2020-06-05 | 1.00" (quarter) | 2 | — |
| 2019-08-21 | 1.00" (quarter) | 2 | — |
| 2019-08-07 | 1.00" (quarter) | 2 | Quarter sized hail fell on 6th Avenue. |
| 2019-08-03 | 1.00" (quarter) | 2 | Quarter-sized hail lasted five to seven minutes. |
| 2018-08-03 | 1.00" (quarter) | 1 | One inch hail reported along with numerous trees and wires down. |
| 2018-07-27 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 6 | — |
| 2017-08-12 | 0.88" (nickel) | 2 | Hail of 0.88 inches was reported by a Meteorologist. |
| 2016-07-15 | 1.00" (quarter) | 1 | Quarter size hail was reported by a meteorologist during a thunderstorm on Lawson Lake Road in the town of New Scotland. |
Hail days by year
| Year | Hail days | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 1.00" (quarter) |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 1.25" (half dollar) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 1.00" (quarter) |
| 2020 | 2 | 5 | 1.50" (ping pong ball) |
| 2019 | 3 | 6 | 1.00" (quarter) |
| 2018 | 2 | 7 | 1.75" (golf ball) |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 0.88" (nickel) |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 1.00" (quarter) |
Damaging wind in Albany County
Thunderstorm wind of 58 mph or more (the NWS severe threshold), 237 reports since 2016, strongest 90 mph. Wind and tornado records are included in the extended report.
| Date | Peak gust | Reports | NWS narrative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-31 | 90 mph | 11 | The National Weather Service confirmed a microburst (straight line wind damage) near Colonie. Damage was in a narrow path that began near… |
| 2019-08-16 | 81 mph | 12 | Many trees snapped in half and were sheared off at the top. There was also additional trees uprooted, powerlines down, and some street si… |
| 2024-06-20 | 75 mph | 4 | A National Weather Service storm survey concluded straight line wind damage occurred in the city of Albany on June 20, 2024. The majority… |
| 2021-09-08 | 70 mph | 6 | Albany International Airport reported a wind gust of 70 mph. |
| 2018-07-27 | 69 mph | 12 | Several large trees uprooted in the Melrose neighborhood. One tree fell on a house and resulted in significant roof damage. |
| 2020-10-07 | 68 mph | 18 | The Albany International Airport ASOS recorded a 59 kt (68 mph) wind gust. |
| 2024-07-16 | 63 mph | 24 | Several trees were downed on Western Avenue in Guilderland. |
| 2026-06-30 | 60 mph | 2 | A local 911 call center reported several trees and wires down on Biechman Road in Ravena. |
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Questions
What date did hail last hit Albany County?
August 15, 2024, per the NWS Storm Events record. The largest since 2016 was 1.75" (golf ball) on July 27, 2018.
Does a county record prove hail at my house?
No. NWS records are point and path observations. The absence of a nearby report does NOT prove that no hail fell at this address — it means no observation was logged nearby. A report of nearby hail documents the event; it does not by itself prove damage to a specific structure. The free check above shows what was recorded near your specific address, with distances.
Nearby counties
Saratoga County, NY (27 mi) · Ulster County, NY (51 mi) · Franklin County, MA (61 mi) · Dutchess County, NY (67 mi) · Hampshire County, MA (67 mi) · Hampden County, MA (70 mi) · Cheshire County, NH (80 mi) · Oneida County, NY (84 mi)
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