Hail history for Schenectady, New York
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Schenectady since 1988, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Schenectady
- Last hail
- Aug 17, 2019
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Jun 16, 2008
17 reports on 14 days since 1988 · #30 of 98 New York places
Hail map · Schenectady
- 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 Schenectady
The latest hail report in and around Schenectady is from August 17, 2019, 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, Schenectady logged 12 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 20% more than the median New York town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #30 of 98 New York cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Schenectady accounts for 23% of the 73 reports filed in Schenectady 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on June 16, 2008 near 0.51 W Schenectady.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2008, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (41% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Schenectady 0.6
- Schenectady County 2.6
- Median New York town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Schenectady 9
- Schenectady County 24
- Median New York town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Schenectady 0%
- Schenectady County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.51 W Schenectady | Schenectady | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Schenectady | Schenectady | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Schenectady | Schenectady | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 NNE Schenectady | Schenectady | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Schenectady | Schenectady | 16:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 41%
- 1–2 in 10 59%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Schenectady | Schenectady | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Schenectady | Schenectady | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 NNE Schenectady | Schenectady | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Schenectady | Schenectady | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 W Schenectady | Schenectady | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Schenectady | Schenectady | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Schenectady | Schenectady | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Schenectady | Schenectady | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Schenectady | Schenectady | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 W Schenectady | Schenectady | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.51 W Schenectady | Schenectady | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Schenectady | Schenectady | 17:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Schenectady
- Niskayuna 3 km · 24
- Rotterdam 4 km · 14
- East Glenville 7 km · 13
- Colonie 12 km · 11
- Westmere 13 km · 10
- Country Knolls 15 km · 11
- Latham 16 km · 19
- Voorheesville 17 km · 18
Questions about hail in Schenectady
How often does it hail in Schenectady, New York?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Schenectady since 1988. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #30 of 98 New York places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Schenectady?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Schenectady?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on June 16, 2008 near 0.51 W Schenectady. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Schenectady?
The most recent report in this data is from August 17, 2019 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Schenectady had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Schenectady since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 17, 2019.
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.