Hail History

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Hail history for Lake Success, 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 larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles210

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Success 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 June.

Recent hail near Lake Success

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lake Success in the last two years.

Hail days near Lake Success by year

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When hail season peaks near Lake Success

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and June (6).

JanFeb1MarAprMay6Jun6Jul5AugSepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Lake Success

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

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 (6 mi from Lake Success)

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 (4 mi from Lake Success)

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.

Jun 23, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Glen Cove (8 mi from Lake Success)

Nov 13, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mitchell AFB (7 mi from Lake Success)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Success

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 2, 2018EF0College Pt
7 mi from Lake Success		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 28, 2011EF0Hollis
4 mi from Lake Success		1.0 mi long, 220 yd wide
Sep 16, 2010EF1Flushing
7 mi from Lake Success		4.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Success

210 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Success since 2006, on 80 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Aug 18, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedWestbury
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 22, 202658 mph, estimatedWestchester
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
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
Aug 18, 202459 mph, measuredThroggs Neck
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedCollege Pt
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 Lake Success; 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 Lake Success.

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