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Saratoga County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Saratoga County, New York has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 2 tornado reports among 64 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 16 hail reports with hail up to 0.75" and 46 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph. 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.

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

Saratoga County hail map

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

64
Events (12 mo)
16
Hail
46
Wind
2
Tornado
0.75"
Max hail
65
Max wind (mph)
August 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 7, 2026 wind event near Saratoga County, Saratoga County, New York, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 7, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Saratoga 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.

Last 30 days in Saratoga County

Current NEXRAD radar over Saratoga County, New York with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Saratoga County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
August 2026 3 storm days · 4 SPC verified reports · 8 NWS warnings — hail to 0.75", tornado activity Exact dates & locations in app →

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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.

Thursday, August 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 13, 2026 storm activity in Saratoga 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Saratoga County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Saratoga County

Friday, August 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, August 7, 2026 storm activity in Saratoga 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 539 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Altamont, or 8 miles southwest of Rotterdam, moving north at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Saratoga County

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

8 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 1, 2026 storm activity in Saratoga 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Saratoga County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Saratoga County

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Report of trees down on Clamsteam Rd in Halfmoon. (ALY)”

SPC verified report · 4 NW Cohoes

Thursday, June 18, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 18, 2026 storm activity in Saratoga 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 · Saratoga 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 · Saratoga County

Sunday, June 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 14, 2026 storm activity in Saratoga 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 927 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sharon Springs, or 8 miles north of Cobleskill, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Saratoga County

“At 927 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sharon Springs, or 8 miles north of Cobleskill, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Saratoga County

Thursday, April 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, April 16, 2026 storm activity in Saratoga 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 935 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hubbardton to near Delmar. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Outflow driven 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 · Saratoga County

“At 935 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hubbardton to near Delmar. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Outflow driven 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 · Saratoga County

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, April 14, 2026 storm activity in Saratoga 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 426 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wells, or 16 miles southeast of Speculator, moving east at 50 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 · Saratoga County

“Social media report of trees downed on Martin Court in Clifton Park. (ALY)”

SPC verified report · 2 ESE Clifton Park

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...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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Saratoga County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Saratoga County

Monday, March 16, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, March 16, 2026 storm activity in Saratoga 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 708 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Sacandaga Campground to Livingston Manor. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts 35 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Saratoga County

“At 708 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Sacandaga Campground to Livingston Manor. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts 35 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Saratoga County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Saratoga 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 · Saratoga 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 · Saratoga 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 · Saratoga 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 · Saratoga County

Saturday, February 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Saratoga 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 · Saratoga County

“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 · Saratoga County

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

2 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Saratoga County

“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 · Saratoga County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Saratoga County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Saratoga County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Saratoga County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Saratoga County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Saratoga County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Saratoga County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 64 severe weather events in Saratoga 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 Saratoga County recently?

Yes — 16 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 Saratoga County?

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