Hail History

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Hail history for Glen Head, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJun 6, 20231.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Aug 1, 2011
Hail days since 200619
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles152

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Glen Head on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Glen Head

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

Hail days near Glen Head by year

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When hail season peaks near Glen Head

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and August (6).

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Largest hail storms near Glen Head

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

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 Glen Head)

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.

Jun 23, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Glen Cove (2 mi from Glen Head)

Nov 13, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mitchell AFB (9 mi from Glen Head)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Cassel (7 mi from Glen Head)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Glen Head

152 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Glen Head since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Aug 18, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedWestbury
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202675 mph, measuredGlen Cove
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202664 mph, measuredLaffingtown, Larchmont North, Larchmont
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202662 mph, measuredLarchmont, North Bellmore
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202459 mph, measuredThroggs Neck
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202461 mph, measuredMamaroneck
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedLittle Neck, Roslyn Estates, Roslyn
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202461 mph, measuredMamaroneck
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202364 mph, measuredLaffingtown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202258 mph, estimatedOyster Bay, Syosset
2 wind reports		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 Glen Head; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Glen Head.

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