Hail history for Poughkeepsie, New York
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Poughkeepsie since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Poughkeepsie
- Last hail
- May 31, 2017
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 31, 2017
12 reports on 9 days since 1984 · #62 of 98 New York places
Hail map · Poughkeepsie
- 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 Poughkeepsie
The latest hail report in and around Poughkeepsie is from May 31, 2017, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Poughkeepsie logged 6 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 40% less than the median New York town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #62 of 98 New York cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Poughkeepsie 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 May 31, 2017 near 0.86 NW Hills Terrace.
The busiest year was 2017, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in August (33% of reports); 42% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Poughkeepsie 0.3
- Dutchess County 4.8
- Median New York town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Poughkeepsie 4
- Dutchess County 40
- Median New York town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Poughkeepsie 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NW Hills Terrace | Dutchess | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Dutchess | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2002 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Poughkeepsie | Dutchess | $2K | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Poughkeepsie | Dutchess | $5K | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 NW Hills Terrace | Dutchess | — | 14:59 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 50%
- 1–2 in 6 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NW Hills Terrace | Dutchess | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Spackenkill | Dutchess | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 0.97 S Spackenkill | Dutchess | — | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 NW Hills Terrace | Dutchess | — | 14:59 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Spackenkill | Dutchess | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Poughkeepsie | Dutchess | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Poughkeepsie | Dutchess | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2002 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Poughkeepsie | Dutchess | $2K | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Poughkeepsie | Dutchess | — | 23:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Poughkeepsie | Dutchess | $5K | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Dutchess | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 1984 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Dutchess | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Poughkeepsie
- Hopewell Junction 16 km · 12
- Salt Point 17 km · 10
- Beacon 22 km · 14
- Rhinebeck 26 km · 10
- Kingston 27 km · 17
- Mahopac 39 km · 11
- Catskill 58 km · 16
Questions about hail in Poughkeepsie
How often does it hail in Poughkeepsie, New York?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Poughkeepsie since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #62 of 98 New York places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Poughkeepsie?
Most reports come in August, May, July. August alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Poughkeepsie?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 31, 2017 near 0.86 NW Hills Terrace. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Poughkeepsie?
The most recent report in this data is from May 31, 2017 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Poughkeepsie had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Poughkeepsie since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 31, 2017.
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.