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Herkimer County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Herkimer County, New York? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 30 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 25 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph, plus 5 hail reports with hail up to 0.75". The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 13, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Herkimer County, New York showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Herkimer County, New York. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Herkimer County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Herkimer County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

30
Events (12 mo)
5
Hail
25
Wind
0
Tornado
0.75"
Max hail
65
Max wind (mph)
Sep 13, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 27, 2026 wind event near Herkimer County, Herkimer County, New York, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 27, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Herkimer County. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Sunday, September 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, September 13, 2026 storm activity in Herkimer County, New York
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 635 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ohio, or 18 miles north of Little Falls, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Herkimer County

“At 635 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ohio, or 18 miles north of Little Falls, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Herkimer County

Thursday, August 27, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 27, 2026 storm activity in Herkimer County, New York
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 333 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Little Falls, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Little Falls, Dolgeville, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Herkimer County

“Tree down on wires near State Route 365 and Wheelertown Road. (ALY)”

SPC verified report · 1 E Northwood

Friday, August 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, August 14, 2026 storm activity in Herkimer County, New York
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 327 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Fine, or 25 miles north of Old Forge, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Herkimer County

Thursday, July 2, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 2, 2026 storm activity in Herkimer County, New York
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 701 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Old Forge, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Herkimer County

“At 547 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Newport, or 9 miles northeast of Utica, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Herkimer County

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 1, 2026 storm activity in Herkimer County, New York
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1254 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Old Forge, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Herkimer County

“Trees down in Big Moose area. Time estimated from radar. (ALY)”

SPC verified report · Big Moose

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports

“Report of tree down on wires on Graves Rd in Newport... NY. (ALY)”

SPC verified report · 2 SE Poland

“Report of tree down on wires on William St in the town of Webb. (ALY)”

SPC verified report · Old Forge

Thursday, June 18, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 18, 2026 storm activity in Herkimer County, New York
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“WHAT...South to southwest winds shifting into the west 15 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The southern Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley, Lake George Saratoga Region, the Greater Capital Region, Helderbergs and northern Taconics in Eastern New York, and the southern Greens of Bennington and western Windham Counties in southern Vermont. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Herkimer County

“WHAT...South to southwest winds shifting into the west 15 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The southern Adirondacks, Mohawk Valley, Lake George Saratoga Region, the Greater Capital Region, Helderbergs and northern Taconics in Eastern New York, and the southern Greens of Bennington and western Windham Counties in southern Vermont. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Herkimer County

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 10, 2026 storm activity in Herkimer County, New York
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 431 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Utica, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Herkimer County

Saturday, June 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 6, 2026 storm activity in Herkimer County, New York
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 416 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Nicks Lake Campground, or near Old Forge, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Herkimer County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The Mohawk and Schoharie Valley, the Helderbergs, the eastern Catskills, the Greater Capital District, the Rensselaer Plateau, and western Massachusetts. WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Herkimer County

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The Mohawk and Schoharie Valleys, Helderbergs, Capital District, eastern Catskills, and northern Taconics in eastern New York and the Berkshires in western Massachusetts. WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Herkimer County

Friday, March 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The Mohawk and Schoharie Valleys, Helderbergs, Capital District, eastern Catskills, and northern Taconics in eastern New York and the Berkshires in western Massachusetts. WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Herkimer County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The Mohawk Valley, northeast Catskills, Schoharie County, greater Capital District and central Taconics of eastern New York, and Berkshire County in western Massachusetts. WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Herkimer County

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital District, southern VT, western Massachusetts, and northern and eastern Catskills. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Thursday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered to widespread power outages are expected.”

NWS severe weather mention · Herkimer County

“WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital District, southern VT, western Massachusetts, and northern and eastern Catskills. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Thursday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered to widespread power outages are expected.”

NWS severe weather mention · Herkimer County

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, much of eastern New York, and southern Vermont. WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Herkimer County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Herkimer County, NY?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 13, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 30 severe weather events in Herkimer County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Herkimer County recently?

Yes — 5 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Herkimer County?

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