Hail history for Clinton County, NY

Clinton County has 93 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 43 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.25″ (tennis ball) on July 4, 2012.

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 93 since 1973

1″ or larger 43 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.25″ tennis ball · July 4, 2012

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 Clinton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 93 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 3, 2025	0.87″	Nickel
August 4, 2024	0.75″	Penny
June 7, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 7, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 4, 2023	0.75″	Penny
May 21, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 3, 2025 · 0.87″ (nickel)

Nickel sized reported.

July 4, 2012 · 2.25″ (tennis ball)

Numerous large hail, including up to 2.25 inches in diameter fell along with damaging winds. These strong winds helped push the hail into sides of homes causing significant damage to houses,vehicles and other property.

August 16, 2007 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Numerous reports of large hail ranging from Quarter size to Golf ball size. Large hail resulted in several broken car windshields, dented vehicles and a few house windows broken.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	7	13	28	36	8

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 Clinton County

Has it ever hailed in Clinton County?

Yes — 93 hail events have been recorded for Clinton County, NY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1973, including 43 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Clinton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Clinton County, NY is July 3, 2025, with 0.87″ (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 Clinton County?

2.25″ (tennis ball), recorded on July 4, 2012. 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.

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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.