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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Hamilton County, NY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Hamilton County, NY from August 28, 1973 through June 30, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
25
Wind Reports
123
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hamilton County, NY · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 30, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Hamilton County

25 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2017
5:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALSO REPORTED TREES DOWN AT MASON LAKE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Speculator, NY
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2017
11:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Indian Lake, NY
1.50″ hail
May 18, 2017
11:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Indian Lake, NY
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2014
4:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Wells.
NWS Hail Report Location: .82 SE Wells, NY
1.50″ hail
May 21, 2013
7:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local media reported ping pong ball size hail from a thunderstorm in Wells.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SE Wells, NY
1.50″ hail
May 21, 2013
7:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A local media weather spotter reported ping pong ball size hail from a thunderstorm in Piseco.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 SE Higgins Bay, NY
1.75″ hail
Jul 23, 2012
5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf-ball sized (measured) hail was reported during a thunderstorm two miles east-southeast of Inlet.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.2 ESE Inlet, NY
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2011
11:53 AM EST-5
Hail report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm approximately 5 miles north of Speculator.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.32 SW Sabael, NY
1.25″ hail
May 26, 2011
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail was reported in Long Lake during a thunderstorm.
NWS Hail Report Location: .16 S Long Lake, NY
1.75″ hail
May 26, 2011
3:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported during a thunderstorm at the Lake Eaton Campground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.56 WNW Long Lake, NY
0.75″ hail
May 26, 2011
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Wells during a thunderstorm.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SE Wells, NY
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2007
3:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Indian Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Indian Lake, NY
0.88″ hail
Aug 3, 2007
2:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported at Indian Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Indian Lake, NY
0.88″ hail
Aug 3, 2007
1:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported at the Forked Lake Public Campground near Long Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Long Lake, NY
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2007
1:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported along the north shore of Raquette Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: .5 N Raquette Lake, 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 Hamilton County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 30, 2026
7:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree down on Old Piseco Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Piseco, NY
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2026
7:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS Albany received a NY Travel Alert of a downed tree on NY 28 between Old Route 28 and John Rust Road in Indian Lake that blocked one lane of traffic heading eastbound.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Indian Lake, NY
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2025
10:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees down in Wells.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wells, NY
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2025
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down near Route 10 north of Arietta.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NE Stratford, NY
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2025
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on wires along Higgins Bay Road near Piseco.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Piseco, NY
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2025
10:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a couple of trees and wires down near Hoffmeister... one of which occurring on French Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Hoffmeister, NY
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down near Oxbow Inn. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Rudeston, NY
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2024
6:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on McIntyre Blvd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Long Lake, NY
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2023
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Significant blowdown in the area from winds associated with line of thunderstorms.
NWS Wind Report Location: Partlow, NY
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2022
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREES. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSE Wells, NY
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2022
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREES NEAR TOWN OF ARIETTA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NNW Caroga Lake, NY
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2022
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREES. TIMES ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ENE Piseco, NY
UNK mph
May 16, 2022
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND WIRES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Northville, NY
UNK mph
May 16, 2022
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND WIRES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indian Lake, NY
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2021
10:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES ON ROAD... CREWS DISPATCHED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NNW Hoffmeister, 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 Hamilton County

7 reports
UNK category
Jul 16, 2024
8:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Satellite imagery shows widespread tree damage consistent with an EF1 in the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest located where a TDS was observed from the KENX radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ENE Wells, NY
UNK category
Jul 16, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado touched down along the West Branch of the Sacandaga River and moved to the northeast where it dissipated along the southwest side of Dugway Mountain.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WSW Wells, NY
UNK category
Jul 16, 2024
8:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado occurred along Route 8 south of Oxbow Lake... NY. The tornado traveled along Route 8 where numerous trees and utility poles were uprooted and snapped. In addition... there was minor structural damage to homes and utility buildings. The tornado dissipated just west of Oxbow Rd.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Rudeston, NY
F1 category
Sep 3, 1993
4:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E To 10 Ne, NY
F0 category
Nov 16, 1989
11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NY
F0 category
Jul 21, 1979
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NY
F2 category
Aug 28, 1973
7:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Hamilton County, NY
Hamilton County · 6,775 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Hamilton County, NY area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,102
Households2,111
Housing units7,893
Income
Median household income$68,950
$100k+ households39.8%
$150k+ households15.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,775
Attached single-family57
Small multifamily143
Large multifamily38
Mobile homes876
Housing mix
Single-family share85.8%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share2.3%
Mobile-home share11.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,741
Renter-occupied370
Vacant units5,782
Home value & age
Median home value$242,000
Owner homes $300k+33.4%
Owner homes $500k+9.1%
Owner homes $750k+3.4%
Median year built1968
Older-home share64.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,042
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 25 hail, 123 wind, and 7 tornado reports in Hamilton County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 30, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hamilton County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Hamilton County is 1.75″. It was reported near Inlet, NY on July 23, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County address?

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