Hail History

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Hail history for Old Westbury, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJun 6, 20231.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Aug 1, 2011
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles176

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Old Westbury on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Old Westbury

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

Hail days near Old Westbury by year

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When hail season peaks near Old Westbury

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (7).

JanFeb1MarAprMay7Jun7Jul6AugSepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Old Westbury

Aug 1, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · East Williston (5 mi from Old Westbury)

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.

Jun 23, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Glen Cove (6 mi from Old Westbury)

Nov 13, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mitchell AFB (5 mi from Old Westbury)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Cassel (4 mi from Old Westbury)

Aug 11, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Kings Pt (8 mi from Old Westbury)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Old Westbury

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 28, 2011EF0Hollis
9 mi from Old Westbury		1.0 mi long, 220 yd wide
Aug 25, 2006F0Massapequa Park
10 mi from Old Westbury		0.2 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Old Westbury

176 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Old Westbury since 2006, on 79 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)
Jul 4, 202675 mph, measuredGlen Cove
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202664 mph, measuredLaffingtown, Bethpage, Greenvale
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202658 mph, estimatedNorth Bellmore
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedLake View, Little Neck, Roslyn Estates
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202364 mph, measuredLaffingtown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202258 mph, estimatedOyster Bay, Syosset
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 202258 mph, estimatedMuttontown, Locust Grove
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 6, 202162 mph, measuredLaffingtown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 13, 202170 mph, estimatedNorth Wantagh, Old Bethpage
2 wind reports		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 Old Westbury; 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 Old Westbury.

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