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Hail history for New Hempstead, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Hempstead on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 8, 2021. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near New Hempstead
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Pearl River, River Vale, Bardonia 4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from New Hempstead |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Chestnut Ridge 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from New Hempstead |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near New Hempstead by year
When hail season peaks near New Hempstead
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (14) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near New Hempstead
Jul 8, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hillsdale Manor (10 mi from New Hempstead)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.5 inches in diameter was reported.Jul 21, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tomkins Cove (7 mi from New Hempstead)
National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg size hail was reported in Tompkins Cove.Jun 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nyack (6 mi from New Hempstead)
Jul 3, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West Haverstraw (5 mi from New Hempstead)
May 23, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Croton On Hudson (8 mi from New Hempstead)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of New Hempstead
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF1 | Willow Grove 6 mi from New Hempstead |
| Jul 12, 2006 | F1 | Grand View On Hudson 8 mi from New Hempstead |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Hempstead
165 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Hempstead since 2006, on 76 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on May 15, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | damage reported | Park Ridge, Montvale 2 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Upper Nyack 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Montvale, Chestnut Ridge, Bardonia 5 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | West Nyack 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Buchanan 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Briarcliff Manor, New City 2 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Ramsey 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Scarborough 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Spring Vly Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Tallman, Suffern, Oscawana 4 wind reports |
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 New Hempstead; 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 New Hempstead.
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