Hail history for Fulton County, NY

Fulton County has 66 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 42 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) 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 66 since 1970

1″ or larger 42 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · 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 Fulton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 66 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 16, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
July 19, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
August 29, 2020	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 18, 2019	1.25″	Half dollar
August 4, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2017	1.25″	Half dollar
May 18, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2017	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

April 16, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A member of the public reported quarter sized hail in the village of Mayfield.

May 22, 2014 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A trained spotter reported baseball size hail falling during a thunderstorm two miles south of Perth.

May 29, 2012 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The public reported baseball sized hail from a thunderstorm in Stratford via Facebook.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	4	5	23	30	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 Fulton County

Has it ever hailed in Fulton County?

Yes — 66 hail events have been recorded for Fulton County, NY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1970, including 42 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Fulton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Fulton County, NY is April 16, 2026, 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 Fulton County?

2.75″ (baseball), 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.

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.