Hail in Sullivan County, NY
Hail turns up in Sullivan County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 4 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Sullivan County since 2026, the largest 1″ (quarter) on July 4, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was July 4, 2026.
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About Sullivan County, NY
Sullivan County sits in the Catskill region of southeastern New York, forested highlands and reservoirs along the upper Delaware River valley. Hail is occasional and generally modest, most often arriving with warm-season storms that intensify as terrain lifts the moist summer air. The Albany (KENX) radar lies about 70 miles to the northeast, far enough that the hills limit its low-level look and it favors storm tops.
The hail record for Sullivan County, NY
Sullivan County doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 4 confirmed events since 2026.
Most confirmed hail in Sullivan County falls between spring and early summer, with June the busiest month.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Sullivan County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 4 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Sullivan County area since 2026.
When is hail season in Sullivan County?
Hail in Sullivan County is concentrated in June, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Sullivan County?
Radar confirmed 1-inch hail, about quarter size, on July 4, 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.
How do I know if my roof was damaged by hail?
Common signs are granules collecting in gutters and downspouts, bruised or cracked shingles, and dents on soft metals like vents, flashing, and gutter tops. A lot of hail damage isn't visible from the ground, so a professional inspection is the reliable check.
Is Sullivan 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 Sullivan County's confirmed hail reaches 1″. 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.
Hail just hit, what should I do?
Safely photograph any hail and note the time, then confirm what radar recorded at your address before calling your insurer. Most policies require prompt notice after a hail event, and deadlines vary by policy and state, so don't wait to document it.
Recent confirmed hail near Sullivan County, NY
What this means for your home
If you were just hit
With recent hail in Sullivan County, you're still in the window to document and report it. Photograph any damage, note the storm date, confirm what radar detected at your address, and review your policy's reporting requirements. Deadlines vary.
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Sullivan 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.
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.
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.
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.