The area was in a warm, humid and very unstable air mass on Wednesday, June 8th. A strong disturbance in the upper levels of the atmosphere moved across the region, tapping the explosive instability and triggering severe thunderstorms that produced large hail and damaging winds during the late afternoon hours into the early morning hours of Thursday, June 9th.

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 15:55:00 to 08-JUN-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Rotterdam.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 16:52:00 to 08-JUN-11 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple reports of hail greater than an inch were reported during a thunderstorm in Albany. The largest hail stones observed were estimated the size of ping-pong balls.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 17:35:00 to 08-JUN-11 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPECULATOR
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A measured wind gust of 61 mph was reported by a WeatherNet6 observer on Speculator Mountain at 1700 feet.

Hail in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 19:30:00 to 08-JUN-11 19:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHURCHTOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Churchtown.

Hail in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 17:30:00 to 08-JUN-11 17:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOHAWK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Herkimer.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 17:31:00 to 08-JUN-11 17:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were reported down in Indian Lake due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 17:31:00 to 08-JUN-11 17:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: SABAEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were reported down in Sabael due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 17:35:00 to 08-JUN-11 17:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW CONCORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in East Chatham.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 17:35:00 to 08-JUN-11 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPECULATOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and wires were reported down in Speculator due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 17:40:00 to 08-JUN-11 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLATBROOK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Canaan Center.

Hail in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 17:40:00 to 08-JUN-11 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOHAWK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail (measured) was reported during a thunderstorm in Herkimer.

Hail in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 17:40:00 to 08-JUN-11 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: HERKIMER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm approximately 1 miles northwest of Herkimer.

Hail in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 17:45:00 to 08-JUN-11 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST CHATHAM
Magnitude: 1.25 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar size hail was reported during a thunderstorm approximately 2 miles west-northwest of Canaan. The hail broke some windows.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 17:45:00 to 08-JUN-11 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: THURMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and wires were reported down in Thurman due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 17:57:00 to 08-JUN-11 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and wires were reported down in Chestertown due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 17:56:00 to 08-JUN-11 17:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRIBES HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and wires were reported down approximately 5 miles west of Amsterdam due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 18:00:00 to 08-JUN-11 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUEECHY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Canaan Center.

Hail in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 18:00:00 to 08-JUN-11 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANNACROIX
Magnitude: 1.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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

Hail in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 18:05:00 to 08-JUN-11 18:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST COXSACKIE
Magnitude: 3.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three inch diameter size hail (measured) was reported during a thunderstorm in Coxsackie.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 18:08:00 to 08-JUN-11 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT PLAIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Fort Plain.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 18:32:00 to 08-JUN-11 18:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUILDERLAND CENTER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Guilderland Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 18:32:00 to 08-JUN-11 18:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUILDERLAND CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were reported down along with power outages in Guilderland Center due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 18:36:00 to 08-JUN-11 18:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARATOGA SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two large trees were reported down in Saratoga Springs due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 18:44:00 to 08-JUN-11 18:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOTTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and wires were reported down in Stottville due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 18:48:00 to 08-JUN-11 18:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: COPAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and wires were reported down on County Route 7A in Copake due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 19:45:00 to 08-JUN-11 19:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIVOLI
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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

Hail in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 19:45:00 to 08-JUN-11 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAUGERTIES SOUTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple reports of quarter size hail were reported during a thunderstorm in Saugerties. A kitchen window was reported broken by the hail.

Hail in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 19:00:00 to 08-JUN-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW CONCORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in East Chatham.

Hail in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 19:54:00 to 08-JUN-11 19:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEVIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Nevis approximately 6 miles east of Saugerties.

Hail in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 20:05:00 to 08-JUN-11 20:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED HOOK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Red Hook.

Hail in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 22:30:00 to 08-JUN-11 22:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail (measured) was reported during a thunderstorm in Jefferson.

Hail in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 22:55:00 to 08-JUN-11 22:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST DURHAM
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail (measured) was reported during a thunderstorm in East Durham.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 23:18:00 to 08-JUN-11 23:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree limbs were reported down on Bogart Road in Palenville due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 23:35:00 to 08-JUN-11 23:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED HOOK
Magnitude: 2.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Baseball size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Red Hook.

Hail in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 23:38:00 to 08-JUN-11 23:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATSKILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail (measured) was reported during a thunderstorm in Catskill.

Hail in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 09-JUN-11 00:00:00 to 09-JUN-11 00:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail (measured) was reported during a thunderstorm in Kingston.

Hail in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 09-JUN-11 00:09:00 to 09-JUN-11 00:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT EWEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail (measured) was reported during a thunderstorm in Port Ewen.

Hail in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 09-JUN-11 00:09:00 to 09-JUN-11 00:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: TILLSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Tillson. Also, 50 to 60 mph wind gusts were estimated.

Hail in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 09-JUN-11 00:00:00 to 09-JUN-11 00:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONE RIDGE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple reports of hail greater than an inch in diameter were reported during a thunderstorm in Stone Ridge. The largest hail stones observed were estimated to be the size of golf balls.

Thunderstorm Wind in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 09-JUN-11 00:10:00 to 09-JUN-11 00:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: COTTEKILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree limbs were reported down in Cottekill due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail in DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 09-JUN-11 00:40:00 to 09-JUN-11 00:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: POUGHQUAG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail (measured) was reported during a thunderstorm in Poughquag.

Hail in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 09-JUN-11 00:10:00 to 09-JUN-11 00:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSENDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail (measured) was reported during a thunderstorm in Rosendale.

Hail in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 09-JUN-11 00:10:00 to 09-JUN-11 00:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: COTTEKILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Cottekill.

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 16:09:00 to 08-JUN-11 16:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARMAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported in Rotterdam during a thunderstorm.

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 16:05:00 to 08-JUN-11 16:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHENECTADY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Schenectady.

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 16:12:00 to 08-JUN-11 16:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAWTHORNE HILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Nickel size hail was reported in Niskayuna during a thunderstorm.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 16:55:00 to 08-JUN-11 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported approximately 1 mile south southwest of Albany during a thunderstorm.

Hail in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 19:00:00 to 08-JUN-11 19:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW BALTIMORE
Magnitude: 3.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three inch diameter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in New Baltimore.

Hail in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 19:00:00 to 08-JUN-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ACRA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 15:58:00 to 08-JUN-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NISKAYUNA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Niskayuna.

Hail in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 16:13:00 to 08-JUN-11 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAWTHORNE HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter size hail (measured) was reported during a thunderstorm in Niskayuna.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 16:44:00 to 08-JUN-11 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTMERE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Guilderland.

Hail in GREENE, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 19:20:00 to 08-JUN-11 19:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATSKILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm by a WeatherNet6 observer in Catskill.

Hail in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 19:25:00 to 08-JUN-11 19:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: GERMANTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Germantown.

Hail in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 19:30:00 to 08-JUN-11 19:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: GERMANTOWN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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

Hail in COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 19:35:00 to 08-JUN-11 19:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSDALE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Hillsdale.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 16:45:00 to 08-JUN-11 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple reports of hail up to an inch in diameter were reported during a thunderstorm in Albany.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 16:50:00 to 08-JUN-11 16:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLONIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Colonie.

Hail in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 16:54:00 to 08-JUN-11 16:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: POLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Poland.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 16:55:00 to 08-JUN-11 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUDONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Loudonville.

Hail in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 17:00:00 to 08-JUN-11 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST GREENBUSH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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

Hail in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 17:00:00 to 08-JUN-11 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTMOR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in North Greenbush.

Hail in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 17:01:00 to 08-JUN-11 17:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: RENSSELAER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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

Hail in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 17:01:00 to 08-JUN-11 17:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: POLAND
Magnitude: 2.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two inch diameter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Poland.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 17:01:00 to 08-JUN-11 17:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORMANSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

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

Thunderstorm Wind in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 17:08:00 to 08-JUN-11 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD FORGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and wires were reported down in Old Forge due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail in HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 17:14:00 to 08-JUN-11 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR LAKE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ping-pong ball size hail was reported during a thunderstorm approximately 4 miles north-northwest of Cedarville in Litchfield.

Hail in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 17:27:00 to 08-JUN-11 17:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST NASSAU
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in East Nassau.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 17:50:00 to 08-JUN-11 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANT LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and wires were reported down near Brant Lake due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail in SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 18:40:00 to 08-JUN-11 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARATOGA SPGS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two inch diameter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm just northeast of Saratoga Springs. Also winds gusts were estimated at about 50 mph.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 16:20:00 to 08-JUN-11 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOGHT CORNERS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Penny size hail was reported during a thunderstorm near Boght Corners.

Hail in ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 08-JUN-11 16:50:00 to 08-JUN-11 16:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC KOWNVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter size hail was reported during a thunderstorm at the Albany National Weather Service Forecast Office.