Hail history for Washington County, NY

Washington County has 69 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 40 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on August 28, 1973.

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 69 since 1973

1″ or larger 40 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · August 28, 1973

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 Washington County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 69 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 15, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
August 4, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 21, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
July 23, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
July 24, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
August 7, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
August 7, 2014	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 3, 2014	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

August 15, 2024 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A local broadcast meteorologist relayed a public report of 1.75 hail in Hudson Falls.

May 29, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Huletts Landing via Facebook.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	3	14	31	17	3

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 Washington County

Has it ever hailed in Washington County?

Yes — 69 hail events have been recorded for Washington County, NY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1973, including 40 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Washington County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Washington County, NY is August 15, 2024, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Washington County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on August 28, 1973. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.