Hail history for Saratoga County, NY

Saratoga County has 205 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 116 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 1, 2011.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 205 since 1969

1″ or larger 116 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 1, 2011

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 Saratoga County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 205 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 10, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 17, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 17, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 17, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 15, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 15, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
August 15, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 15, 2024	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

July 10, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

One inch diameter hail was observed near Saratoga Springs.

June 8, 2011 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Two inch diameter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm just northeast of Saratoga Springs. Also winds gusts were estimated at about 50 mph.

June 1, 2011 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Saratoga Springs on Gick Road. The hail dented the roofs of school buses.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	21	30	66	49	36

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 Saratoga County

Has it ever hailed in Saratoga County?

Yes — 205 hail events have been recorded for Saratoga County, NY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1969, including 116 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Saratoga County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Saratoga County, NY is July 10, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Saratoga County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 1, 2011. 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

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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.