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Hail history for Port Jefferson, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Port Jefferson on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Port Jefferson
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Port Jefferson in the last two years.
Hail days near Port Jefferson by year
When hail season peaks near Port Jefferson
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and August (5).
Largest hail storms near Port Jefferson
Aug 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Miller Place (4 mi from Port Jefferson)
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 (3 mi from Port Jefferson)
Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Setauket (2 mi from Port Jefferson)
Aug 11, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · East Setauket (2 mi from Port Jefferson)
Jul 14, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Selden (6 mi from Port Jefferson)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Port Jefferson
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF0 | Ronkonkoma 9 mi from Port Jefferson |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Port Jefferson
74 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Port Jefferson since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Aug 4, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Smithtown, Lake Ronkonkoma, Stony Brook 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Rocky Pt, Shoreham, Middle Is 3 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | East Setauket 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Old Field 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Stony Brook, East Setauket, Middle Is 4 wind reports |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Ronkonkoma, St James 2 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 64 mph, measured | Old Field 2 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 81 mph, estimated | Centereach, Lake Ronkonkoma, Holtsville 8 wind reports |
| Feb 18, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Centereach 1 wind report |
| Dec 6, 2021 | 60 mph, measured | Stony Brook 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 Port Jefferson; 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 Port Jefferson.
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