Hail history for Otsego County, New York
Every NOAA hail report filed in Otsego County since 1990, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Otsego County
- Last hail
- Jun 5, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 23, 2012
134 reports on 55 days since 1990 · #7 of 63 New York counties
Hail map · Otsego 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 Otsego County
The latest hail report in Otsego County is from June 5, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on July 14, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Otsego County logged 125 reports on 46 hail days, about 6.3 reports a year. That is 2.6 times the median New York county (2.5 a year) and ranks #7 of 63 New York counties for all-time reports. Otsego County holds 3% of all 5,098 hail reports in New York.
2% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on July 23, 2012 near Worcester.
Reports were down 87% in 2016–2025 (14) compared with 2006–2015 (111). The busiest year was 2008, with 30 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in June (47% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Otsego County 6.3
- Median New York county 2.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Otsego County 46
- Median New York county 25
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Otsego County 2%
- Median New York county 2%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 4 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 4 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2012 | 3.00 inteacup | Worcester | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | Exeter Center | — | 23:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Unadilla | $2K | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.05 E Westford | — | 14:31 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.01 W Cherry Vly | — | 18:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 71 53%
- 1–2 in 61 46%
- 2 in + 2 1%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 NNW Unadilla | 19:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.23 SW Edmeston | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Cherry Vly | 14:24 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Edmeston | 14:04 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.01 W Burlington Flats | 13:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 W Cooperstown | 11:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | Exeter Center | 23:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | Emmons | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Oneonta | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Maryland | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 1.02 E Cooperstown Jct | 14:51 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 NE West Oneonta | 13:10 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Otsego County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Richfield Springs | 20 | 1.75 in |
| Oneonta | 16 | 1.75 in |
| Otego | 12 | 1.75 in |
| Cooperstown | 11 | 1.50 in |
| Milford | 10 | 1.00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schenevus | 8 | 7 | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Morris | 6 | 6 | Aug 19, 2011 |
| Mount Vision | 5 | 5 | Jul 17, 2010 |
| Unadilla | 5 | 4 | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Cherry Valley | 4 | 3 | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Gilbertsville | 4 | 3 | May 22, 2014 |
| Unadilla Forks | 4 | 3 | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Worcester | 4 | 3 | Jul 23, 2012 |
| Edmeston | 3 | 2 | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Schuyler Lake | 3 | 3 | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Springfield Center | 3 | 3 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| Westford | 3 | 2 | Jul 9, 2014 |
| Burlington Flats | 2 | 2 | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Fly Creek | 2 | 1 | May 27, 2011 |
| Hartwick | 2 | 2 | Jun 23, 2008 |
| Hartwick Seminary | 2 | 2 | Jul 23, 2012 |
| Laurens | 2 | 2 | Jun 16, 2008 |
| Portlandville | 1 | 1 | Jul 9, 2007 |
| West End | 1 | 1 | Aug 25, 2020 |
Questions about hail in Otsego County
How often does it hail in Otsego County, New York?
134 hail reports have been logged in Otsego County since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 6.3 reports a year. That ranks #7 of 63 New York counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Otsego County?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Otsego County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 23, 2012 near Worcester. 1% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Otsego County?
The most recent report in this data is from June 5, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Otsego County had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was June 5, 2025.
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.