Hail in Rensselaer County, New York
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Rensselaer County on 48 days since October 2020. That is more than 82% of US counties. It ranks 2 of 62 in New York.
The largest radar estimate was 3.6 inches on May 12, 2025. The most recent 1-inch day was September 21, 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 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | 3.6 in |
| August 16, 2024 | 2.7 in |
| July 7, 2025 | 2.7 in |
| April 23, 2025 | 2.55 in |
| July 14, 2024 | 2.2 in |
| July 18, 2025 | 2.15 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 5 hail reports since October 2020, and 6 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
- Chautauqua County: 47 days
- Lewis County: 47 days
- Steuben County: 46 days
- Delaware County: 26 days
- Cattaraugus County: 23 days