Hail history for Warren County, NY

Warren County has 54 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 35 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on May 29, 2012.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 54 since 1968

1″ or larger 35 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · May 29, 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 Warren County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 54 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 26, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 26, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 13, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 13, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
May 19, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 31, 2017	0.88″	Nickel
May 31, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
August 5, 2014	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

August 26, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Via social media, a member of the public reported up to 1 inch diameter size hail in North Creek.

May 29, 2012 · 3.5″ (softball)

A public report from Facebook, verified via photographs containing a tape measure, displayed large apple sized hail up to 3.50 inches in diameter from a thunderstorm in North Bolton.

May 29, 2012 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

The public reported tennis ball sized hail from a thunderstorm in Bolton Landing via Facebook. Media reported cars being damaged from hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	7	3	13	24	4

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 Warren County

Has it ever hailed in Warren County?

Yes — 54 hail events have been recorded for Warren County, NY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 35 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Warren County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Warren County, NY is August 26, 2024, 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 Warren County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on May 29, 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.

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.