Hail history for Hopewell Junction, New York
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hopewell Junction since 2002, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hopewell Junction
- Last hail
- Jul 28, 2018
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 9, 2011
12 reports on 8 days since 2002 · #58 of 98 New York places
Hail map · Hopewell Junction
- 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 Hopewell Junction
The latest hail report in and around Hopewell Junction is from July 28, 2018, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hopewell Junction logged 9 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 10% less than the median New York town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #58 of 98 New York cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hopewell Junction accounts for 7% of the 161 reports filed in Dutchess County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median New York town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 9, 2011 near 1.24 NE Hopewell Jct.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2011, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (42% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hopewell Junction 0.5
- Dutchess County 4.8
- Median New York town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hopewell Junction 5
- Dutchess County 40
- Median New York town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hopewell Junction 0%
- Dutchess County 2%
- Median New York town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.24 NE Hopewell Jct | Dutchess | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.18 NNE East Fishkill | Dutchess | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 NE Hopewell Jct | Dutchess | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 NE Hopewell Jct | Dutchess | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 NE Hopewell Jct | Dutchess | 15:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 58%
- 1–2 in 5 42%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 NE Hopewell Jct | Dutchess | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 NE Hopewell Jct | Dutchess | 14:11 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.24 NE Hopewell Jct | Dutchess | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 NE Hopewell Jct | Dutchess | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 NE Hopewell Jct | Dutchess | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.24 NE Hopewell Jct | Dutchess | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.18 NNE East Fishkill | Dutchess | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | East Fishkill | Dutchess | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Hopewell Jct | Dutchess | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Hopewell Jct | Dutchess | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Hopewell Jct | Dutchess | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Hopewell Jct | Dutchess | 13:23 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hopewell Junction
- Beacon 15 km · 14
- Poughkeepsie 16 km · 12
- Mahopac 24 km · 11
- Salt Point 25 km · 10
- Rhinebeck 40 km · 10
- Kingston 42 km · 17
Questions about hail in Hopewell Junction
How often does it hail in Hopewell Junction, New York?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hopewell Junction since 2002. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #58 of 98 New York places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hopewell Junction?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hopewell Junction?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 9, 2011 near 1.24 NE Hopewell Jct. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hopewell Junction?
The most recent report in this data is from July 28, 2018 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hopewell Junction had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hopewell Junction since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 28, 2018.
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.