Hail history for Albany County, NY

Albany County has 185 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 107 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 30, 1991.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 185 since 1958

1″ or larger 107 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 30, 1991

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Albany County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Albany County's peak: July.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 185 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 15, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
May 21, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
September 7, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
July 25, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
August 13, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
July 27, 2021	0.75″	Penny
August 23, 2020	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 23, 2020	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Albany County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

August 15, 2024 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Received a report from a local broadcast meteorologist of nickel sized hail in the town of Voorheesville.

July 19, 2015 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hen egg size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Selkirk.

July 16, 2009 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball size hail was reported in McKownville during a thunderstorm. Hail size was verified by photos.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
5	5	6	11	14	80	53	11

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Albany County

Has it ever hailed in Albany County?

Yes — 185 hail events have been recorded for Albany County, NY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 107 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Albany County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Albany County, NY is August 15, 2024, with 0.88″ (nickel) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Albany County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 30, 1991. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More New York hail history

All 62 New York counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.