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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Schenectady County, NY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Schenectady County, NY from June 24, 1960 through July 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
72
Wind Reports
252
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Schenectady County, NY · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Schenectady County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 17, 2025
5:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report from social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW East Glenville, NY
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
5:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report relayed from broadcast media of quarter size hail in Glenville. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Glenville, NY
1.00″ hail
Aug 17, 2019
7:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO NICKLE SIZED HAIL IN THE CITY OF SCHENECTADY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Schenectady, NY
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2017
8:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Schenectady, NY
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2017
8:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Niskayuna, NY
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2017
8:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: South Schenectady, NY
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2017
8:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rotterdam, NY
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2016
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DOWNTOWN SCHENECTADY
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Schenectady, NY
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2016
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DOWNTOWN SCHENECTADY
NWS Hail Report Location: Schenectady-Ge Plot, NY
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2015
2:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Niskayuna during a thunderstorm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.22 SSE Aqueduct, NY
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2015
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Niskayuna.
NWS Hail Report Location: .79 NNE Aqueduct, NY
3.00″ hail
May 22, 2014
3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large apple size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Duanesburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: .65 NE Duanesburg, NY
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2012
3:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Niskayuna.
NWS Hail Report Location: .2 WSW Aqueduct, NY
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2012
3:57 PM EST-5
Hail report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A broadcast media meteorologist reported quarter size hail (measured) during a thunderstorm in Niskayuna.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.25 WNW Hawthorne Hill, NY
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2012
3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm about 1 mile east of Aqueduct.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.15 E Aqueduct, 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 Schenectady County

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UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
1:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down within the Schenectady area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Niskayuna, NY
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2026
8:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed pole and wires on NY 159 between Levey Road and Mariaville Scotch Church Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mariaville, NY
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
6:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on wires near intersection of State Street and South Ferry Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Schenectady, NY
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
4:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree and wires closing both lanes on Union St between Rosendale Rd and Balltown Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Niskayuna, NY
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2025
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree and wires in Pattersonville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Rotterdam Junctio, NY
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2025
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed on Route 50 near the corner of Gleason Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Burnt Hills, NY
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2024
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Received a report of trees down between 3 PM and 4 PM. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: East Glenville, NY
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to trees around Peter and Day Roads. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Rotterdam, NY
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
9:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down in West Glenville. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Glenville, NY
60 mph
Jul 16, 2024
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported estimated winds of 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Rotterdam Junction, NY
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Route 5.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Scotia, NY
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2024
6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees uprooted and snapped at the corner of Ashtree Lane and Catalpa Court. Time estimated from radar
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Verdoy, NY
UNK mph
Sep 9, 2023
12:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Road closed due to downed tree on wires. Time radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hawthorne Hill, NY
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Glenville, NY
UNK mph
Sep 13, 2022
4:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN BELLEVUE AREA OF SCHENECTADY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Rotterdam, 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 Schenectady County

6 reports
EF0 category
Jun 9, 2015
1:41 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado occurred in the village of Scotia. Although the tornado was on the ground for just under a quarter mile, it produced damage to trees and power lines on several village streets, especially 6th Street and Vley Road, where a large pine tree was uprooted. The tornado was also accompanied by a microburst, which produced additional wind damage through other portions of the village of Scotia.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .37 NE Scotia, NY
EF3 category
May 22, 2014
2:33 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced a tornado near the intersection of State Route 30 and Churches Road in Duanesburg, producing damage to trees. The tornado continued in a south-southeast direction and caused damage to a roof at the corner of Hardin and Knight Roads in Duanesburg. At the corner of Hardin and Gross Roads, several trees were sheared off.||The tornado strengthened as it reached 1885 Mudge Road in Duanesburg. It caused damage to the roof of a home, where debris was wedged under the eaves of the house. Numerous trees were downed at this location as well. As the storm continued to near Old Dane Road, numerous trees were downed as well.||The tornado reached it's maximum strength at the intersection of US Route 20 and Mudge Road. A well-built house (one story ranch) built in 1973 was nearly destroyed, with most of the walls gone. The tornado was determined to be an EF3 strength at this point with maximum winds of 140 MPH. A tractor trailed was also blown over on Route 20 as a result of the tornado winds as well.||On nearby Cole Road, the tornado caused damage to an Ambulance Garage with damage to the roof and doors. A side wall of the building was completely blown out and a dumpster was tossed. Another house on Cole Road had siding shingles ripped off and windows blown out of the house as well. Numerous trees and power lines were downed as well.||The tornado crossed Interstate 88 in Princetown. Strong winds associated with the tornado caused two tractor trailer trucks to flip over on the highway. Trees along the highway were sheared off as well.||The tornado continued south and affected homes in Delanson. Shingles were blown off a house and damaged a greenhouse at 4155 Schoharie Turnpike and another home at Crow Hill Road had damage to siding and a garage, which was lifted off its foundation and collapsed.||The tornado weakened, but continued to move south towards the Albany County line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.05 NE Braman Corners, NY
EF2 category
May 29, 2013
5:48 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey determined that a tornado tracked from the Montgomery County border through the towns of Duanesburg, Princetown, Rotterdam and into the city of Schenectady.||The tornado entered the county as an EF1 and strengthened to EF2 strength when reaching the hamlet of Mariaville Lake in the town of Duanesburg. Many trees were splintered in half or uprooted. Several barns and a shed were destroyed or heavily damaged. One barn was impaled by pieces of debris. An ATV vehicle was moved 100 feet by the force of the wind and an RV was blown over. Homes had damaged to roofs and windows were blown out of cars as well. One person was inside a barn at the time the tornado hit. He was picked up into the air by the tornado and injured by flying debris, suffering lacerations to his head and back.||Further east along the path, the tornado toppled or heavily damaged high tension power line towers that were 90 to 120 feet tall. The tornado weakened as it moved eastward into Rotterdam, but continued to cause significant damage to trees. The tornado crossed Interstate 90 (New York State Thruway) and weakened to EF0 strength as it passed close to the Rotterdam Square Mall. The tornado then entered the city of Schenectady and lifted around the vicinity of Hillhurst Park in the Bellevue section of Schenectady.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.38 WNW Mariaville, NY
EF1 category
Sep 4, 2011
4:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in the Town of Florida in Montgomery County. It moved northeast to the western end of Glenville in Schenectady County. Damage was extensive along the entire path length, with the worst damage in the Town of Cranesville in Montgomery County. Damage included numerous trees snapped off and uprooted, broken windows to homes, shingles stripped off roof tops, and some houses which had parts of their roofs torn off. Numerous sheds and out buildings were destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.07 W Glenville, NY
F0 category
Aug 21, 1971
12:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NY
F3 category
Jun 24, 1960
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Schenectady County, NY
Schenectady County · 42,540 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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U.S. Census Data · County

Schenectady County, NY area census snapshot

People & households
Population159,603
Households66,324
Housing units71,051
Income
Median household income$76,989
$100k+ households42.0%
$150k+ households18.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached42,540
Attached single-family1,522
Small multifamily18,789
Large multifamily7,705
Mobile homes442
Housing mix
Single-family share59.9%
Attached-home share2.1%
Multifamily share37.3%
Mobile-home share0.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied42,327
Renter-occupied23,997
Vacant units4,727
Home value & age
Median home value$223,100
Owner homes $300k+25.9%
Owner homes $500k+4.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.7%
Median year built1955
Older-home share75.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars58,223
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 72 hail, 252 wind, and 6 tornado reports in Schenectady County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Schenectady County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Schenectady County is 3.00″. It was reported near .65 NE Duanesburg, NY on May 22, 2014.

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

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

I am selling a home in Schenectady 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 Schenectady County address?

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