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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Albany County, NY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Albany County, NY from August 28, 1956 through August 8, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 12309 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
182
Wind Reports
528
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Albany County, NY · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 8, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Albany County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 21, 2024
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Confirmed by picture
NWS Hail Report Location: Guilderland Center, NY
1.25″ hail
Jul 25, 2023
6:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranging in pea sized to quarter and half-dollar sized at Alcove Reservoir. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alcove, NY
1.00″ hail
Aug 13, 2021
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Voorheesville, NY
1.50″ hail
Aug 23, 2020
6:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 0.5 TO 1.5 INCH HAIL REPORTED
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Delmar, NY
1.00″ hail
Aug 23, 2020
6:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Hampton Manor, NY
1.00″ hail
Aug 23, 2020
6:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON ELM AVE. AND FEURA BUSH RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Delmar, NY
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2020
7:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Altamont, NY
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2020
7:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Altamont, NY
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2019
8:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Cohoes, NY
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2019
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Latham, NY
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2019
6:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON 6TH AVE
NWS Hail Report Location: Watervliet, NY
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2019
6:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL LASTED 5-7 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Ravena, NY
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2019
6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL LASTED 5-7 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Ravena, NY
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2018
5:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND WIRES DOWN. WATER OVER 6" DEEP IN ROADWAYS. WATER COVERING HALF OF TIRES ON VEHICLES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Hampton Manor, NY
1.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2018
5:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SEVERAL TREE LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Watervliet, 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 Albany County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
7:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees down on Main Street in Coeymans near James Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Ravena, NY
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
1:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on Elm Street in Cohoes. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cohoes, NY
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2026
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down in Biechman Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Ravena, NY
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2026
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of trees down in Selkirk near Beaver Dam Road and Maple Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Selkirk, NY
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
6:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in West End Park off Columbia Street in Cohoes.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cohoes, NY
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2026
10:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of trees snapped/uprooted near intersection of Pinehurst and Route 155.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Guilderland, NY
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2026
10:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SE Westmere. Report of downed trees near the intersection of Blessing Rd and Krumkill Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Westmere, NY
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2025
5:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and wires down with wires on a car near Route 143 and Waterboard Road near Coeymans Hollow.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Ravena, NY
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2025
5:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on house on Morehouse Road in the Town of Coeymans.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Ravena, NY
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2025
5:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and power lines down on Blodgett Hill Road in the Town of Coeymans.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Ravena, NY
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
9:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at a residence off County Route 402 in Westerlo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Westerlo, NY
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Albany County 911 Center reported multiple reports of trees and wires down in the town of Watervliet that impacted the roadways of 5th Avenue and 16th Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Watervliet, NY
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of downed tree... pole and power lines between James Drive and town center in Coeymans. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Ravena, NY
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Albany County 911 Center reported numerous incidents of downed trees and wires in the town of Ravena that caused obstruction to traffic in residential neighborhoods... on Nolan Road... Orchard Avenue... Woodlawn Drive... Martins Hill Road... and South Clement Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Ravena, NY
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Albany County 911 Center reported multiple reports of downed trees and wires that caused obstruction to traffic in Coeymans specifically on Westerlo Street and New Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Ravena, 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 Albany County

7 reports
EF1 category
May 22, 2014
2:54 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado continued into northwestern Albany County after a long path across Schenectady County. The tornado produced damage to trees and a roof on Bozenkill Road before dissipating. Although the entire path of the tornado was nearly 7 miles, it was only on the ground in Albany County for about a half of a mile.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.67 NNW Knox, NY
F1 category
May 31, 1998
3:37 PM EST
Tornado report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NNW Colonie, NY
F0 category
Aug 28, 1990
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NY
F4 category
Jul 10, 1989
12:57 PM EST
Tornado report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NY
F0 category
May 12, 1984
1:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NY
F0 category
Jul 11, 1980
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NY
F1 category
Jun 30, 1973
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Albany County, NY
Albany County · 71,579 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NY
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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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Albany County

Albany, NY 162
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Albany County, NY area census snapshot

People & households
Population315,374
Households132,728
Housing units146,959
Income
Median household income$83,149
$100k+ households42.0%
$150k+ households18.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached71,579
Attached single-family6,934
Small multifamily46,293
Large multifamily20,212
Mobile homes1,916
Housing mix
Single-family share48.7%
Attached-home share4.7%
Multifamily share45.3%
Mobile-home share1.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied75,285
Renter-occupied57,443
Vacant units14,231
Home value & age
Median home value$277,400
Owner homes $300k+42.6%
Owner homes $500k+10.4%
Owner homes $750k+2.9%
Median year built1964
Older-home share69.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars116,295
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Albany County

12309 84
Niskayuna, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
12205 70
Roessleville, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
12303 53
Rotterdam, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
12110 50
Latham, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
12203 49
Albany, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
12122 48
Middleburgh, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
12304 46
Schenectady, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
12047 39
Cohoes, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
12186 35
Voorheesville, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
12054 32
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12306 32
Rotterdam, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
12157 31
Schoharie, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
12077 30
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12143 27
Ravena, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
12158 27
Ravena, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
12009 26
Altamont, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
12202 25
Albany, NY Hail, wind & tornado reports
12208 24
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 182 hail, 528 wind, and 7 tornado reports in Albany County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 8, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Albany County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Albany County is 2.75″. It was reported near Voorheesville, NY on May 30, 1991.

A storm report showed up near my home in Albany County — 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 Albany County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Albany County — 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 Albany County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Albany County — 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 Albany County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Albany County — 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 across Albany County, NY, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Albany County, 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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