Hail History

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Hail history for Floral Park, 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 200619
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles209

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Floral Park on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Floral Park

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Floral Park in the last two years.

Hail days near Floral Park by year

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When hail season peaks near Floral Park

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and August (5).

JanFeb1MarAprMay5Jun5Jul5Aug1Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Floral Park

Aug 1, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · East Williston (2 mi from Floral Park)

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.

Aug 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Throggs Neck (9 mi from Floral Park)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball in size pelted portions of Locust Point, Silver Beach and Fort Schuyler. The hail accumulated up to one inch in depth in places, caused damage to the siding on the Locust Point Civic Association Clubhouse, put dents in multiple cars, and destroyed numerous flower and vegetable gardens.

Jun 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Flushing Airport (6 mi from Floral Park)

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 (6 mi from Floral Park)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Cassel (10 mi from Floral Park)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Floral Park

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 20, 2026EF?Atlantic Beach
10 mi from Floral Park
Nov 13, 2021EF0Hewlett
7 mi from Floral Park		13.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 2, 2018EF0College Pt
8 mi from Floral Park		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 28, 2011EF0Hollis
3 mi from Floral Park		1.0 mi long, 220 yd wide
Sep 16, 2010EF1Flushing
7 mi from Floral Park		4.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Floral Park

209 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Floral Park since 2006, on 83 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jun 24, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedAtlantic Beach
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedWestbury
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedOceanside
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedJamaica
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedElmhurst
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedWoodhaven
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202669 mph, measuredForest Hills, Richmond Hill
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202664 mph, measuredForest Hills, Woodhaven, Auburndale
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202672 mph, measuredKennedy Inl Airport, Forest Hills, North Bellmore
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedMerrick
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 Floral Park; 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 Floral Park.

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