Hail history for Schenectady County, NY

Schenectady County has 73 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 41 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 22, 2014.

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 73 since 1973

1″ or larger 41 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 22, 2014

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 Schenectady County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 73 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 17, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 17, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
August 17, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 31, 2017	0.88″	Nickel
May 31, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
May 31, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
May 31, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball
May 31, 2017	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 17, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A member of the public reported hail stones of 1.75 inches in diameter via social media.

May 22, 2014 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Large apple size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Duanesburg.

June 22, 2008 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

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.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	6	4	35	25	2

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 Schenectady County

Has it ever hailed in Schenectady County?

Yes — 73 hail events have been recorded for Schenectady County, NY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1973, including 41 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Schenectady County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Schenectady County, NY is May 17, 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 Schenectady County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 22, 2014. 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.

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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.