Hail History

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Hail history for North Great River, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 21, 20221.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Jul 21, 2022
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles108

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Great River on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 21, 2022. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near North Great River

No hail was reported within 10 miles of North Great River in the last two years.

Hail days near North Great River by year

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When hail season peaks near North Great River

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and August (4).

JanFebMarAprMay3Jun8Jul4AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near North Great River

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hauppauge (4 mi from North Great River)

Jul 1, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Babylon (9 mi from North Great River)

Jul 14, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Selden (10 mi from North Great River)

Jul 2, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Oak Beach (10 mi from North Great River)

Aug 18, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Patchogue (8 mi from North Great River)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Great River

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 13, 2021EF0East Islip
2 mi from North Great River
0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 2, 2018EF0Ronkonkoma
5 mi from North Great River
0.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 10, 2012EF0Great River
2 mi from North Great River
5.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 28, 2011EF0Babylon
9 mi from North Great River
4.0 mi long, 220 yd wide
Jul 18, 2007EF1Islip Terrace
2 mi from North Great River
0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Great River

108 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Great River since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jan 17, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 27, 2026damage reportedNorth Babylon
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedSmithtown, Lake Ronkonkoma
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedNorth Babylon
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202558 mph, estimatedCommack
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 202560 mph, measuredMc Arthur Field
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Babylon, North Babylon
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202263 mph, estimatedBabylon, North Babylon, Ronkonkoma
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 202263 mph, estimatedBrentwood, Pine Aire, Deer Park
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202281 mph, estimatedCentereach, Lake Ronkonkoma, Holtsville
7 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Feb 18, 202258 mph, estimatedCentereach
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 North Great River; 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

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 North Great River.

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