Rensselaer County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Rensselaer County, New York? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 69 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 55 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph, plus 14 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Rensselaer County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Rensselaer County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Rensselaer County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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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.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 329 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Saratoga Springs, moving southeast at 20 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...”
“At 329 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Saratoga Springs, moving southeast at 20 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, August 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 513 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Westerlo, or 15 miles southwest of Delmar, moving east 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, August 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 455 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Castleton-On-Hudson, or 7 miles southwest of East Greenbush, 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1252 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fort Edward to Cambridge to near Hoosick Falls. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...”
“At 450 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over New Baltimore, or 8 miles southwest of Nassau, moving north at 20 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...”
- Hail 0.88" Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 858 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Berne to near Westerlo to near Preston Hollow. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 858 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Berne to near Westerlo to near Preston Hollow. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 904 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Fort Johnson to near Delanson to Summit. Movement was 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...”
“At 614 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rotterdam, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports
“Several trees down within the town of East Greenbush. Time estimated from radar. (ALY)”
“Report of tree down on road at intersection of Brunswick Rd and Shyne Rd. (ALY)”
- Wind Unknown East Greenbush SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 E Troy SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 E Stephentown SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NE Waterford SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Castleton-on-Hudso SPC verified report
Thursday, June 18, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW West Sand Lake SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 SW Grafton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 ENE Troy SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 600 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hancock, or near Pittsfield, moving northeast at 45 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...”
“At 537 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Valatie, or near Chatham, moving northeast 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 16, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1008 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms and strong outflow winds along a line extending from near Mt. Tabor to Pownal to near Chatham. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Outflow driven wind gusts 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1008 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms and strong outflow winds along a line extending from near Mt. Tabor to Pownal to near Chatham. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Outflow driven wind gusts 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“1 INJ Media report of downed tree near Spring Avenue and Kinloch Avenue. One injury reported from this event. (ALY)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NNW Wyantskill SPC verified report
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...In Connecticut, Litchfield County. In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. In New York, Eastern Columbia, Eastern Dutchess, and Eastern Rensselaer Counties. In Vermont, Bennington and Windham Counties. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...West winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...The Lake George-Saratoga region, Greater Capital District, Helderbergs, and eastern Catskills in New York WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Connecticut, Litchfield County. In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. In New York, Eastern Columbia, Eastern Dutchess, and Eastern Rensselaer Counties. In Vermont, Bennington and Windham Counties. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...West to southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Litchfield and Berkshire County in western New England. In New York, the Eastern Columbia, Eastern Dutchess, and Eastern Rensselaer Counties. In Vermont, Bennington and Western Windham Counties. WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...The Greater Capital District, the Helderbergs, and the eastern Catskills. WHEN...From 5 PM Monday to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Litchfield and Berkshire County in western New England. In New York, the Eastern Columbia, Eastern Dutchess, and Eastern Rensselaer Counties. In Vermont, Bennington and Western Windham Counties. WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
4 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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 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 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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 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 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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, February 7, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“Current observations show isolated wind gusts up to 50 to 55 mph across parts of the Capital District early this morning, and these gusts are expected to spread eastwards into the Berkshires over the next hour or so. In addition to blowing snow reducing visibility and cold wind chills, a few downed trees or limbs resulting in power outages may be possible with these winds.”
“Current observations show isolated wind gusts up to 50 to 55 mph across parts of the Capital District early this morning, and these gusts are expected to spread eastwards into the Berkshires over the next hour or so. In addition to blowing snow reducing visibility and cold wind chills, a few downed trees or limbs resulting in power outages may be possible with these winds.”
- Wind 55 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South to southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph for late tonight into Friday morning. Westerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph Friday afternoon through late Friday evening. WHERE...In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. In New York, Eastern Columbia and Eastern Rensselaer Counties. In Vermont, Bennington County. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday.”
- Wind 60 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
3 NWS warnings — 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.”
“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.”
- Wind 65 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, November 1, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, southern Vermont, and most of eastern New York. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, southern Vermont, and most of eastern New York. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, October 31, 2025
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, east central and eastern New York, and southern Vermont. WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may occur.”
“WHAT...West winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, east central and eastern New York, and southern Vermont. WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may occur.”
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, October 30, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...For the Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital District, northern and eastern Catskills, Taconics, mid-Hudson Valley, southern Adirondacks, southern Greens, western Massachusetts, and Litchfield Hills WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 8 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...West winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...For the Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital District, northern and eastern Catskills, Taconics, mid-Hudson Valley, southern Adirondacks, southern Greens, western Massachusetts, and Litchfield Hills WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 8 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rensselaer County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Rensselaer County, NY?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 69 severe weather events in Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer County recently?
Yes — 14 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" 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 Rensselaer County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.