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Hail history for South Valley Stream, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Valley Stream on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in August and June.
Recent hail near South Valley Stream
No hail was reported within 10 miles of South Valley Stream in the last two years.
Hail days near South Valley Stream by year
When hail season peaks near South Valley Stream
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (4) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near South Valley Stream
Aug 1, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · East Williston (7 mi from South Valley Stream)
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.Jun 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Flushing Airport (10 mi from South Valley Stream)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of at least golf ball size fell on the Queens side of the Throgs Neck Bridge, with at least one car dented.Nov 13, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mitchell AFB (7 mi from South Valley Stream)
Jun 14, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Garden City (6 mi from South Valley Stream)
Jul 27, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Manhasset (9 mi from South Valley Stream)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Valley Stream
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | Atlantic Beach 5 mi from South Valley Stream |
| Nov 13, 2021 | EF0 | Hewlett 2 mi from South Valley Stream |
| Aug 28, 2011 | EF0 | Hollis 6 mi from South Valley Stream |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF1 | Flushing 9 mi from South Valley Stream |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Valley Stream
151 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Valley Stream since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 17, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Atlantic Beach 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Westbury 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Inwood, Oceanside 3 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Jamaica 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Woodhaven 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Richmond Hill 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Woodhaven, Auburndale, Flushing 5 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 72 mph, measured | Kennedy Inl Airport, North Bellmore 2 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Merrick 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Island Park 1 wind report |
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 South Valley Stream; 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.
Nearby cities
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26 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - Jersey City
26 hail days - Staten Island
17 hail days - Newark
25 hail days
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 South Valley Stream.
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