A strong cold front moved from west to east across eastern New York and western New England during Monday afternoon on June 16th. Numerous strong to severe thunderstorms developed with and preceding the front, many of which were accompanied by large hail.
The widespread and large hail led to significant damage of tree fruits, berries and vegetables across eastern New York, with preliminary damage estimates exceeding $23 million. The worst hit area was within the mid Hudson Valley region, particularly across portions of Ulster and Columbia counties.

Hail in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 14:28:00 to 16-JUN-08 14:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST GREENBUSH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported in East Greenbush during a thunderstorm.

Hail in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 15:40:00 to 16-JUN-08 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDARVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported in Cedarville during a thunderstorm.

Hail in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 15:45:00 to 16-JUN-08 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CULLEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported approximately 3 miles south southwest of Jordanville during a thunderstorm.

Hail in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 16:55:00 to 16-JUN-08 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAFAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported near Milan during a thunderstorm.

Hail in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 16:30:00 to 16-JUN-08 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported in Hurley during a thunderstorm.

Hail in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 17:07:00 to 16-JUN-08 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALT PT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported near Salt Point during a thunderstorm.

Hail in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 17:12:00 to 16-JUN-08 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLBROOK
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ping pong size hail was reported in Millbrook during a thunderstorm.

Hail in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 17:33:00 to 16-JUN-08 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAVILAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported near Dover Plains during a thunderstorm.

Hail in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 16:30:00 to 16-JUN-08 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Penny size hail was reported near Kingston during a thunderstorm.

Hail in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 16:33:00 to 16-JUN-08 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINCOLN PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported approximately 1 mile north of Kingston during a thunderstorm.

Hail in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 16:40:00 to 16-JUN-08 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: RITTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was reported near Rifton during a thunderstorm.

Hail in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 15:45:00 to 16-JUN-08 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported approximately 2 miles west southwest of Jordanville during a thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 15:55:00 to 16-JUN-08 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHOKAN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Trees and wires were reported down along a 5 mile stretch of Route 28 near Ashokan due to strong thunderstorm winds.
A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team confirmed that straight line winds from a thunderstorm produced damage in the vicinity of the Ashokan Reservoir, which toppled trees up to 1.5 feet in diameter.
Estimated peak winds were between 65 and 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 16:28:00 to 16-JUN-08 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLIVEBRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were reported down in Olivebridge due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 16:26:00 to 16-JUN-08 16:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODSTOCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous trees and wires were reported down near Woodstock due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 14:49:00 to 16-JUN-08 14:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANNACROIX
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail was reported in Hannacroix during a thunderstorm.

Hail in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 16:45:00 to 16-JUN-08 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHLAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 169.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported in Ashland during a thunderstorm.
The large hail damaged tree fruits, berries and vegetables near Ashland, and across other areas within Greene County. Total preliminary crop damage estimates from the hail in Greene County were approximately $169 thousand.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 14:01:00 to 16-JUN-08 14:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLONIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported in Colonie, approximately 1 mile north of Central Avenue on New Karner Road, during a thunderstorm.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 14:07:00 to 16-JUN-08 14:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: LATHAM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported in Latham during a thunderstorm.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 14:10:00 to 16-JUN-08 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Nickel size hail was reported at the National Weather Service Office in Albany during a thunderstorm.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 14:10:00 to 16-JUN-08 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: COHOES
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ping pong ball size hail was reported in Cohoes during a thunderstorm.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 13:55:00 to 16-JUN-08 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLONIE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail was reported in Colonie during a thunderstorm.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 13:55:00 to 16-JUN-08 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported in Loudonville during a thunderstorm.

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 13:57:00 to 16-JUN-08 13:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: AQUEDUCT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Penny size hail was reported in Niskayuna during a thunderstorm.

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 14:00:00 to 16-JUN-08 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ping pong size hail was reported in Schenectady during a thunderstorm.

Hail in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 13:38:00 to 16-JUN-08 13:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported in Middleburgh during a thunderstorm.

Hail in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 13:14:00 to 16-JUN-08 13:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: OHIO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Penny size hail was reported in Ohio during a thunderstorm.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 13:50:00 to 16-JUN-08 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLONIE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ping pong size hail was reported in Colonie, near the intersection of Route 155 and Central Avenue, during a thunderstorm.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 13:54:00 to 16-JUN-08 13:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTMERE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Half dollar size hail was reported in Guilderland during a thunderstorm.

Hail in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 16:50:00 to 16-JUN-08 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYDE PARK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 588.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Golf ball size hail was reported in Hyde Park during a thunderstorm. In addition, trees were also reported down due to strong thunderstorm winds.
The hail stripped the leaves off many trees in Hyde Park, with the greatest concentration of hail occurring between State Route 9, East Market Street, State Route 9G, and South Cross Street.
The large hail damaged tree fruits, berries and vegetables near Hyde Park, and across several other areas within Dutchess County. Total preliminary crop damage estimates from the hail in Dutchess County were approximately $588 thousand.

Hail in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 13:12:00 to 16-JUN-08 13:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLOVERSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 19.10K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported in Gloversville during a thunderstorm.
The large hail damaged tree fruits, berries and vegetables near Gloversville, and across other areas within Fulton County. Total preliminary crop damage estimates from the hail in Fulton County were approximately $19.1 thousand.

Hail in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 16:38:00 to 16-JUN-08 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESOPUS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 16.60M
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail was reported in Esopus during a thunderstorm.
The large hail led to the destruction of tree fruits, berries, and vegetables near Esopus, and across several other locations across Ulster County. Preliminary total damage estimates due to hail in Ulster County was near 16.6 million.

Hail in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 13:00:00 to 16-JUN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLOANSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 512.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported near Sloansville during a thunderstorm.
The large hail damaged tree fruits, berries and vegetables in the Sloansville area, as well as in other portions of Schoharie County. Total preliminary crop damage estimates from hail in Schoharie County was near $512 thousand.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 14:15:00 to 16-JUN-08 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENMONT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 375.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported in Glenmont during a thunderstorm.
The large hail damaged tree fruits, berries and vegetables near Glenmont, and in several other areas within Albany County. Total preliminary damage estimates to crops from the hail in Albany County was near $375 thousand.

Hail in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 14:25:00 to 16-JUN-08 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTMOR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 31.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported in North Greenbush during a thunderstorm.
The large hail damaged tree fruits, berries and vegetables near across several areas within Rensselaer County. Total preliminary crop damage estimates from the hail in Rensselaer County were approximately $31 thousand.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 16:50:00 to 16-JUN-08 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYDE PARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Trees were reported down in Hyde Park due to strong thunderstorm winds. Golf ball size hail was also reported in Hyde Park during this thunderstorm.
A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team determined that straight line winds from a thunderstorm downed some trees and large limbs in the vicinity of Hyde Park. Peak estimated winds were 60 mph.

Hail in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 15:51:00 to 16-JUN-08 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported just north of Richfield Springs during a thunderstorm.

Hail in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 15:00:00 to 16-JUN-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINDERHOOK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.30M
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to quarter size hail was reported in Kinderhook during a thunderstorm.
This large hail, which lasted for up to 30 minutes duration, led to significant damage to tree fruits, berries and vegetables in and near Kinderhook, with preliminary damage estimates exceeding $5 million.

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 16-JUN-08 13:12:00 to 16-JUN-08 13:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESPERANCE STATION
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported in Esperance during a thunderstorm.