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Hail history for Middle Island, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Middle Island on 15 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 Middle Island
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Middle Island in the last two years.
Hail days near Middle Island by year
When hail season peaks near Middle Island
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (7) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Middle Island
Aug 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Miller Place (6 mi from Middle Island)
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 (6 mi from Middle Island)
Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Setauket (9 mi from Middle Island)
Aug 11, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · East Setauket (9 mi from Middle Island)
Jul 14, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Selden (7 mi from Middle Island)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Middle Island
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2021 | EF0 | Hagerman 7 mi from Middle Island |
| Nov 13, 2021 | EF1 | South Haven 7 mi from Middle Island |
| Sep 2, 2019 | EF0 | South Manor 6 mi from Middle Island |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Middle Island
89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Middle Island since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Aug 4, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Shirley Airport, Lake Ronkonkoma, Coram 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Wading River, Rocky Pt, Shoreham 8 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Manorville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | East Setauket 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2023 | 61 mph, measured | Brookhaven, Hagerman 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | East Setauket, Middle Is, South Manor 5 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 81 mph, estimated | Centereach, Lake Ronkonkoma, Holtsville 7 wind reports |
| Feb 18, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Centereach 1 wind report |
| Dec 6, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | South Haven 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Patchogue 1 wind report |
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 Middle Island; 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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12 hail days
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 Middle Island.
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