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Hail history for Glen Head, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Glen Head on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Glen Head
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Glen Head in the last two years.
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Of 19 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (7) and August (6).
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Aug 1, 2011 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · East Williston (7 mi from Glen Head)
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 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Flushing Airport (9 mi from Glen Head)
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 (2 mi from Glen Head)
Nov 13, 2021 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Mitchell AFB (9 mi from Glen Head)
Jul 21, 2022 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · New Cassel (7 mi from Glen Head)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Glen Head
152 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Glen Head since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Aug 18, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Westbury 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 75 mph, a measured | Glen Cove 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 64 mph, a measured | Laffingtown, Larchmont North, Larchmont 4 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 62 mph, a measured | Larchmont, North Bellmore 2 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 59 mph, a measured | Throggs Neck 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 61 mph, a measured | Mamaroneck 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Little Neck, Roslyn Estates, Roslyn 4 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 61 mph, a measured | Mamaroneck 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 64 mph, a measured | Laffingtown 1 wind report |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 58 mph, a estimat | Oyster Bay, Syosset 2 wind reports |
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 Glen Head; 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 Glen Head.
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