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Hail history for Purchase, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Purchase on 14 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 Purchase
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Purchase in the last two years.
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Aug 1, 2011 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · White Plains (4 mi from Purchase)
National Weather Service description (English): Large apple size (three inch) hail was reported in White Plains.Jul 21, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stamford (10 mi from Purchase)
Aug 2, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thornwood (6 mi from Purchase)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported in Thornwood by a trained spotter.Aug 15, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · East Chester (9 mi from Purchase)
Mar 29, 2009 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Tarrytown (8 mi from Purchase)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Purchase
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Harrison 1 mi from Purchase |
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Rye Brook 1 mi from Purchase |
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Rye Brook 2 mi from Purchase |
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Rye Brook 2 mi from Purchase |
| Jul 1, 2013 | EF0 | Stanwich 6 mi from Purchase |
| Jul 12, 2006 | F2 | Tarrytown 8 mi from Purchase |
| Jul 12, 2006 | F1 | North Greenwich 4 mi from Purchase |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Purchase
137 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Purchase since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 6, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage a reported | New Canaan, Old Greenwich, Harrison 7 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, a measured | Tuckahoe, Larchmont North, Larchmont 6 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 62 mph, a measured | Larchmont 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 61 mph, a measured | Mamaroneck 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 63 mph, a estimat | Armonk 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 69 mph, a estimat | Pleasantville, Chappaqua, Mt Kisco 4 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Elmsford 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 61 mph, a measured | Mamaroneck 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 63 mph, a estimat | Palmers Hill 1 wind report |
| May 22, 2022 | 58 mph, a estimat | Scarsdale 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 Purchase; 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 Purchase.
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