Thunderstorm brings hail, power outages to Dutchess County

A severe thunderstorm swept through Dutchess County on Thursday afternoon, bringing unusually large hail, strong winds and scattered damage that left more than 7,000 customers without power.

The National Weather Service had a severe thunderstorm warning in effect from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on June 12, 2026. The Times Union reported tennis-ball-sized hail in Pawling, along with wind gusts of about 70 mph.

Damage and outages

Dutchess County Emergency Management said the storm brought down power lines and trees, with Dover and Amenia among the hardest-hit areas. County Route 67, also known as Quaker Hill Road, and County Route 68, North Quaker Hill Road, were among the roads affected.

By Friday afternoon, the outage total had come down but repairs were still ongoing. At 2 p.m. Friday, 802 outages remained, with NYSEG and local Department of Public Works crews continuing work.

A county spokesperson said NYSEG had contracted tree crews to clear intertwined trees before county crews could finish cleanup.

Cleanup continues

The storm drew attention because of the hail size, which officials said was unusually large for the area. The reporting noted the last comparable hail event cited in the area was in May 2018.

Dutchess County Emergency Management also posted a photo of the hail, adding official local confirmation of the report. The severe weather was part of a broader storm system that caused damage elsewhere in the Hudson Valley region.

Officials said additional survey work could still confirm the hail size and clarify the full extent of property damage. Crews were expected to continue restoring power and clearing roads as the cleanup moved forward.