Hail History

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Hail history for Hempstead, NY

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 25, 20221.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20063.00 in (tea cup)Aug 1, 2011
Ane haili ijiin 200621
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon13
Tornado ijiin 10 mile3
Wind reports within 10 miles169

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hempstead on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Hempstead ranks #842 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Hempstead

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

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Hempstead meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Hempstead

Of 21 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (6) and August (6).

JanFeb1MarAprMay6Jun4Jul6Aug2Sep1Oct1NovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Hempstead

Aug 1, 2011 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · East Williston (5 mi from Hempstead)

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.

Nov 13, 2021 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Mitchell AFB (1 mi from Hempstead)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · New Cassel (6 mi from Hempstead)

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Farmingdale (9 mi from Hempstead)

Jun 14, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Garden City (2 mi from Hempstead)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hempstead

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 13, 2021EF0Hewlett
8 mi from Hempstead		13.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 28, 2011EF0Hollis
8 mi from Hempstead		1.0 mi long, 220 yd wide
Aug 25, 2006F0Massapequa Park
9 mi from Hempstead		0.2 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hempstead

169 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hempstead since 2006, on 77 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 17, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage a reportedWestbury
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage a reportedOceanside
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage a reportedJamaica
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202663 mph, a estimatBethpage, Greenvale, Kennedy Inl Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202672 mph, a measuredKennedy Inl Airport, North Bellmore
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, a estimatMerrick
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, a estimatIsland Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 202458 mph, a estimatPt Lookout
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, a estimatLake View, Roslyn Estates, Roslyn
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 23, 202258 mph, a measuredKennedy Inl Airport
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 Hempstead; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Hempstead.

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