Hail History

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Hail history for Rockville Centre, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 25, 20221 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Aug 1, 2011
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles129

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rockville Centre on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Rockville Centre

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

Hail days near Rockville Centre by year

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When hail season peaks near Rockville Centre

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (4).

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Largest hail storms near Rockville Centre

Aug 1, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · East Williston (7 mi from Rockville Centre)

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 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mitchell AFB (4 mi from Rockville Centre)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Cassel (10 mi from Rockville Centre)

Jun 14, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Garden City (4 mi from Rockville Centre)

Jul 27, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Seaford (9 mi from Rockville Centre)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rockville Centre

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 20, 2026EF?Atlantic Beach
7 mi from Rockville Centre
Nov 13, 2021EF0Hewlett
5 mi from Rockville Centre		13.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 28, 2011EF0Hollis
8 mi from Rockville Centre		1.0 mi long, 220 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rockville Centre

129 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rockville Centre since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 17, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedAtlantic Beach
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedWestbury
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedInwood, Oceanside
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedJamaica
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedRichmond Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedGreenvale, Kennedy Inl Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202672 mph, measuredKennedy Inl Airport, North Bellmore
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedMerrick
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, estimatedIsland Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 202458 mph, estimatedPt 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 Rockville Centre; 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 Rockville Centre.

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