Hail History

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Hail history for Holtsville, NY

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20240.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 4, 2015
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles110

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Holtsville on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in August and July.

Recent hail near Holtsville

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

Hail days near Holtsville by year

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When hail season peaks near Holtsville

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (7) and July (6).

JanFebMarAprMay3Jun6Jul7AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Holtsville

Aug 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Miller Place (10 mi from Holtsville)

National Weather Service description (English): Up to 2 inches of hail was reported covering the ground, ranging from pea to golf ball in size.

Aug 4, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Sinai (9 mi from Holtsville)

Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Setauket (8 mi from Holtsville)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hauppauge (8 mi from Holtsville)

Aug 11, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · East Setauket (8 mi from Holtsville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Holtsville

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 13, 2021EF0Hagerman
6 mi from Holtsville		1.3 mi long, 35 yd wide
Nov 13, 2021EF1South Haven
9 mi from Holtsville		5.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 2, 2018EF0Ronkonkoma
5 mi from Holtsville		0.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 10, 2012EF0Great River
9 mi from Holtsville		5.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 18, 2007EF1Islip Terrace
9 mi from Holtsville		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Holtsville

110 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Holtsville since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Aug 4, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 202658 mph, measuredShirley Airport, Smithtown, Lake Ronkonkoma
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedMiddle Is
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 202560 mph, measuredMc Arthur Field
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedEast Setauket
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202361 mph, measuredBrookhaven, Hagerman
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202363 mph, estimatedStony Brook, East Setauket, Middle Is
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202258 mph, estimatedRonkonkoma, St James
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 202263 mph, estimatedBrentwood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202281 mph, estimatedCentereach, Lake Ronkonkoma, Holtsville
9 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 Holtsville; 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 Holtsville.

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