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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 12304

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 12304 from July 17, 1968 through October 7, 2020, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
40
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 12304 · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 7, 2020

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 12304

6 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2011
4:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 12304
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail (measured) was reported during a thunderstorm in Niskayuna.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.97 S Hawthorne Hill, NY
0.88″ hail
Jul 9, 2007
5:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 12304
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to nickel size hail was reported in the Woodlawn area of Schenectady.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Schenectady, NY
0.75″ hail
May 23, 2004
1:00 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 12304
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Schenectady, NY
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2000
3:02 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 12304
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Schenectady, NY
0.75″ hail
Jul 30, 1988
1:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 12304
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NY
1.75″ hail
Aug 21, 1970
2:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 12304
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NY
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 12304

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UNK mph
Oct 7, 2020
8:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 12304
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES ON A HOUSE AND POWER LINES IN SCHENECTADY
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Schenectady, NY
UNK mph
Oct 7, 2020
7:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 12304
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES ON A HOUSE AND POWER LINES IN SCHENECTADY
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Schenectady, NY
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2019
12:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 12304
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE WAS DOWNED ON INTERSTATE 890.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Schenectady, NY
UNK mph
May 31, 2017
8:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 12304
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND WIRES DOWN ON MORRIS ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Lisha Kill, NY
UNK mph
May 31, 2017
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 12304
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND WIRES DOWN AND A TRANSFORMER ON FIRE ON CORDELL ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Stanford Heights, NY
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2016
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 12304
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON ELBERT ST. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Schenectady, NY
58 mph
Aug 3, 2015
2:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 12304
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A traffic light pole was bent as a result of thunderstorm winds in Schenectady.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 SE Schenectady, NY
58 mph
Aug 3, 2015
2:02 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 12304
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down and power was out in Schenectady as a result of thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 NE Carman, NY
58 mph
May 29, 2013
6:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 12304
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported a tree was downed due to thunderstorm winds on Willow Creek Road in Schenectady.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.32 ENE Carman, NY
69 mph
May 29, 2013
6:04 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 12304
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A member of the public reported through Twitter that thunderstorm winds toppled a large tree in Schenectady on State Street. A National Weather Service employee found additional wind damage along Balltown Road near Consaul Road as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: .26 SSW Schenectady, NY
58 mph
Aug 1, 2012
1:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 12304
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires were reported down due to thunderstorm winds on McClellan and Bradley streets in Schenectady. Newspaper media also reported that the downed trees forced police to shut down a portion of McClellan Street for cleanup.
NWS Wind Report Location: .31 NNE Schenectady, NY
58 mph
Apr 28, 2011
6:25 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 12304
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous tree limbs reported down due to strong thunderstorm winds in Central Park in Schenectady.
NWS Wind Report Location: .75 ESE Schenectady, NY
58 mph
Aug 21, 2009
12:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 12304
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and wires were reported down due to strong thunderstorm winds, including a tree at 2032 State Street, Route 5, which pulled down wires and set the tree on fire.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.19 ENE Carman, NY
58 mph
Jul 9, 2007
5:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 12304
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and wires were reported down in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Schenectady. One large tree reportedly landed on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Schenectady, NY
58 mph
Jul 9, 2007
5:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 12304
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down in the backyard of a trained spotter in the Woodlawn area of Schenectady. In addition, the top of a cabana in the yard was ripped off.|
NWS Wind Report Location: N Schenectady, NY
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 12304

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 12304 area census snapshot

People & households
Population22,027
Households9,210
Housing units9,438
Income
Median household income$67,688
$100k+ households37.2%
$150k+ households13.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,718
Attached single-family271
Small multifamily2,528
Large multifamily763
Mobile homes124
Housing mix
Single-family share60.6%
Attached-home share2.9%
Multifamily share34.9%
Mobile-home share1.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,489
Renter-occupied3,721
Vacant units228
Home value & age
Median home value$171,500
Owner homes $300k+15.5%
Owner homes $500k+3.0%
Owner homes $750k+1.5%
Median year built1955
Older-home share79.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,873
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 12304 have on record?

Our records show 6 hail, 40 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 12304, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 7, 2020.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 12304?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 12304 is 1.75″. It was reported near Colonie, NY on August 21, 1970.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 12304 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 12304 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 12304 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 12304 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 12304 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 12304 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 12304 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 12304, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 12304, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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