Hail history for Richfield Springs, New York
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richfield Springs since 2007, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Richfield Springs
- Last hail
- Jul 14, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 9, 2009
20 reports on 11 days since 2007 · #16 of 98 New York places
Hail map · Richfield Springs
- 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 Richfield Springs
The latest hail report in and around Richfield Springs is from July 14, 2023, 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 July 14, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Richfield Springs logged 20 reports on 11 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is about twice the median New York town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #16 of 98 New York cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Richfield Springs accounts for 15% of the 134 reports filed in Otsego 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, 2009 near Richfield Spgs.
Reports were down 95% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (19). The busiest year was 2008, with 9 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (80% of reports); 80% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Richfield Springs 1.0
- Otsego County 6.3
- Median New York town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Richfield Springs 11
- Otsego County 46
- Median New York town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Richfield Springs 0%
- Otsego 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Richfield Spgs | Otsego | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.01 W Richfield Spgs | Otsego | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Cullen | Herkimer | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 NW South Columbia | Herkimer | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.01 W Richfield Spgs | Otsego | 15:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 40%
- 1–2 in 12 60%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N South Columbia | Herkimer | 23:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.03 W Richfield Spgs | Otsego | 12:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.01 W Richfield Spgs | Otsego | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.01 W Richfield Spgs | Otsego | 04:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Richfield Spgs | Otsego | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.01 W Richfield Spgs | Otsego | 13:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.01 W Richfield Spgs | Otsego | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 NW South Columbia | Herkimer | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Cullen | Herkimer | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.67 WSW Richfield Spgs | Otsego | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.01 W Richfield Spgs | Otsego | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 W Richfield Spgs | Otsego | 15:59 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Richfield Springs
- Cooperstown 18 km · 11
- Herkimer 19 km · 16
- Milford 29 km · 10
- Utica 33 km · 26
- New Hartford 35 km · 26
- New Berlin 38 km · 10
- Oneonta 45 km · 16
- Davenport Center 46 km · 13
Questions about hail in Richfield Springs
How often does it hail in Richfield Springs, New York?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richfield Springs since 2007. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #16 of 98 New York places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Richfield Springs?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 80% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Richfield Springs?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 9, 2009 near Richfield Spgs. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Richfield Springs?
The most recent report in this data is from July 14, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Richfield Springs 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 July 14, 2023.
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.