Hail history for Rensselaer County, NY

Rensselaer County has 133 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 63 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 1, 2011.

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 133 since 1959

1″ or larger 63 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 1, 2011

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 Rensselaer County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 133 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 20, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 6, 2023	0.75″	Penny
June 6, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 6, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
September 15, 2021	0.75″	Penny
August 29, 2020	0.75″	Penny
August 16, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
August 8, 2019	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 20, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail up to quarter size was reported at Glass Lake.

June 24, 2013 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Several spotters reported half dollar to golfball size hail during a thunderstorm in Wyantskill.

June 1, 2011 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail (measured) was reported during a thunderstorm in Eagle Bridge.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	3	5	10	15	57	36	6

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 Rensselaer County

Has it ever hailed in Rensselaer County?

Yes — 133 hail events have been recorded for Rensselaer County, NY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 63 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Rensselaer County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Rensselaer County, NY is July 20, 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 Rensselaer County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 1, 2011. 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.