Hail History

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Hail history for East Meadow, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 25, 20221 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Aug 1, 2011
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles159

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of East Meadow on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.

East Meadow ranks #924 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near East Meadow

No hail was reported within 10 miles of East Meadow in the last two years.

Hail days near East Meadow by year

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When hail season peaks near East Meadow

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and August (5).

JanFeb1MarAprMay5Jun4Jul5Aug1SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near East Meadow

Aug 1, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · East Williston (7 mi from East Meadow)

National Weather Service description (English): A spotter measured hail 3 inches in diameter, along with other reports of tennis ball size hail. This hail damaged around 150 cars in New Hyde Park, including the shattering of multiple windshields.

Nov 13, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mitchell AFB (2 mi from East Meadow)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Cassel (4 mi from East Meadow)

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Farmingdale (6 mi from East Meadow)

Jun 14, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Garden City (5 mi from East Meadow)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of East Meadow

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 25, 2006F0Massapequa Park
6 mi from East Meadow		0.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 25, 2006F0Amityville
9 mi from East Meadow		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near East Meadow

159 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of East Meadow since 2006, on 74 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Feb 18, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedWestbury
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedOceanside
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedAmityville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedBethpage, Greenvale
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202658 mph, estimatedNorth Bellmore
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedMerrick
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202458 mph, estimatedLindenhurst
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 202458 mph, estimatedPt Lookout
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedLake View, Roslyn Estates, Roslyn
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202258 mph, estimatedSyosset
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near East Meadow; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of East Meadow.

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