Hail in Albany County, New York
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Albany County on 20 days since October 2020. That is more than 42% of US counties. It ranks 11 of 62 in New York.
The largest radar estimate was 2.1 inches on July 8, 2026. The most recent 1-inch day was July 8, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| July 8, 2026 | 2.1 in |
| August 28, 2025 | 1.95 in |
| May 12, 2025 | 1.9 in |
| August 16, 2024 | 1.8 in |
| September 17, 2024 | 1.8 in |
| July 13, 2023 | 1.75 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 6 hail reports since October 2020, and 4 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in New York
- St. Lawrence County: 146 days
- Rensselaer County: 48 days
- Chautauqua County: 47 days
- Lewis County: 47 days
- Steuben County: 46 days
- Delaware County: 26 days