Hail history for Otsego County, NY

Otsego County has 134 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 63 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on July 23, 2012.

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 134 since 1990

1″ or larger 63 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · July 23, 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 Otsego County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 134 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 5, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 4, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
August 4, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
August 4, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
August 4, 2023	0.75″	Penny
July 24, 2023	0.75″	Penny
July 14, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
July 7, 2021	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

July 7, 2021 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A strong thunderstorm produced 1 inch size hail.

June 9, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A COCORAHS spotter reported golf ball size hail. The measurements were made 30 minutes after the storm had passed.

January 9, 1998 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

A line of severe thunderstorms continued to push rapidly eastward into Otsego county, maintaining its intensity. A skywarn spotter reported golf ball sized hail as the storm passed Exeter Center. Once the storms moved into the eastern half of the county, their intensity began to weaken.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	5	67	50	12

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 Otsego County

Has it ever hailed in Otsego County?

Yes — 134 hail events have been recorded for Otsego County, NY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1990, including 63 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Otsego County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Otsego County, NY is June 5, 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 Otsego County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on July 23, 2012. 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.