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Hail history for West 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 200620

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon13

Tornado ijiin 10 mile3

Wind reports within 10 miles187

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Hempstead on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in August and July.

Recent hail near West Hempstead

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

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar West Hempstead meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan West Hempstead

Of 20 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in August (6) and July (5).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan West Hempstead

Aug 1, 2011 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · East Williston (4 mi from West 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.

Jun 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Flushing Airport (9 mi from West Hempstead)

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.

Nov 13, 2021 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Mitchell AFB (3 mi from West Hempstead)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · New Cassel (8 mi from West Hempstead)

Aug 11, 2008 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Kings Pt (10 mi from West Hempstead)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Hempstead

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Aug 20, 2026	EF?	Atlantic Beach 10 mi from West Hempstead
Nov 13, 2021	EF0	Hewlett 7 mi from West Hempstead	13.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 28, 2011	EF0	Hollis 6 mi from West Hempstead	1.0 mi long, 220 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Hempstead

187 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Hempstead since 2006, on 82 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jun 24, 2010.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 20, 2026	damage a reported	Atlantic Beach 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026	damage a reported	Westbury 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026	damage a reported	Oceanside 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026	damage a reported	Jamaica 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Richmond Hill 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2026	63 mph, a estimat	Woodhaven, Bethpage, Auburndale 6 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 2026	72 mph, a measured	Kennedy Inl Airport, North Bellmore 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Merrick 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 2024	58 mph, a estimat	Island Park 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 2024	58 mph, a estimat	Pt Lookout 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 West 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 West Hempstead.

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