Hail in Orange County, NY
NOAA radar has confirmed 4 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Orange County since 2025, the largest 1.3″ (half dollar) on August 7, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was August 8, 2026.
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About Orange County, NY
Orange County lies in New York's lower Hudson Valley, a landscape of ridges, river valleys, and the Shawangunk highlands northwest of New York City. Large hail is unusual here; the broken terrain and the moderating influence of the region tend to favor brief summer downpours over significant stones, and only an isolated strong cell typically reaches quarter size. The Albany (KENX) radar lies far to the north at about 83 miles, so it reads the tops of storms over the county better than what is happening close to the ground.
The hail record for Orange County, NY
The dangerous window runs spring into early summer, with July the busiest month on record.
Orange County is no Plains hot spot, but the storms that do reach it have still dropped hail up to 1.3″.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Orange County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 4 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Orange County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Orange County?
Hail in Orange County is concentrated in July, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Orange County?
Radar confirmed 1.3-inch hail, about half dollar size, on August 7, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is Orange County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Orange County's confirmed hail reaches 1.3″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Did it hail in Orange County in 2026?
Yes, 2 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently August 8, 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Recent confirmed hail near Orange County, NY
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Orange County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.