Hail history for Fulton County, New York
Every NOAA hail report filed in Fulton County since 1970, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fulton County
- Last hail
- Apr 16, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 22, 2014
66 reports on 41 days since 1970 · #35 of 63 New York counties
Hail map · Fulton County
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Fulton County
The latest hail report in Fulton County is from April 16, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 16, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fulton County logged 47 reports on 25 hail days, about 2.4 reports a year. That is about the same as the median New York county (2.5 a year) and ranks #35 of 63 New York counties for all-time reports. Fulton County holds 1% of all 5,098 hail reports in New York.
9% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 2% for the median New York county. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on May 22, 2014 near 2.81 S Hill Corners.
Reports were down 76% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (38). The busiest year was 2011, with 9 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fulton County 2.4
- Median New York county 2.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fulton County 25
- Median New York county 25
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fulton County 9%
- Median New York county 2%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2014 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.81 S Hill Corners | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.42 E Stratford | 11:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2007 | 2.50 intennis ball | Lassellsville | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2014 | 2.25 inhen egg | 0.37 ESE Perth | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.55 NE Broadalbin | 13:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 24 36%
- 1–2 in 36 55%
- 2 in + 6 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.41 NE Mayfield | 20:11 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Johnstown | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 N Broadalbin | 15:19 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.51 E Northbush | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.22 SE Cork | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.01 W Riceville | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 W Vail Mills | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | Mayfield | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.22 SW Bleecker | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Hill Corners | 00:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 ENE Ephratah | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2014 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.81 S Hill Corners | 13:55 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Fulton County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Broadalbin | 12 | 2.25 in |
| Caroga Lake | 11 | 1.25 in |
| Johnstown | 11 | 1.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagaman | 7 | 7 | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Gloversville | 6 | 6 | May 29, 2012 |
| Mayfield | 4 | 3 | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Northville | 1 | 1 | Jul 27, 2007 |
Questions about hail in Fulton County
How often does it hail in Fulton County, New York?
66 hail reports have been logged in Fulton County since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.4 reports a year. That ranks #35 of 63 New York counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fulton County?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fulton County?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 22, 2014 near 2.81 S Hill Corners. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fulton County?
The most recent report in this data is from April 16, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fulton County had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 16, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.