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Hail history for Elmsford, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elmsford on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in August and June.
Recent hail near Elmsford
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Pearl River, Bardonia 3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Elmsford |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Elmsford by year
When hail season peaks near Elmsford
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (7) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Elmsford
Aug 1, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · White Plains (3 mi from Elmsford)
National Weather Service description (English): Large apple size (three inch) hail was reported in White Plains.Jul 7, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dunwoodie (8 mi from Elmsford)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by a trained spotter.Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Norwood (8 mi from Elmsford)
Jun 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nyack (7 mi from Elmsford)
Aug 2, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thornwood (5 mi from Elmsford)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported in Thornwood by a trained spotter.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elmsford
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Harrison 5 mi from Elmsford |
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Rye Brook 6 mi from Elmsford |
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Rye Brook 8 mi from Elmsford |
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Rye Brook 8 mi from Elmsford |
| Jul 12, 2006 | F1 | Grand View On Hudson 6 mi from Elmsford |
| Jul 12, 2006 | F2 | Tarrytown 3 mi from Elmsford |
| Jul 12, 2006 | F1 | North Greenwich 7 mi from Elmsford |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elmsford
171 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elmsford since 2006, on 80 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on May 15, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Upper Nyack 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Bardonia 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | West Nyack 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Harrison, Rye Brook, Greenwich 5 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Briarcliff Manor 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Closter, Tuckahoe, Larchmont North 6 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Upper Nyack, West Nyack, Armonk 5 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Pleasantville, Ossining, Chappaqua 5 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Ossining, Rockland Lake, Montvale 4 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Elmsford 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 Elmsford; 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 Elmsford.
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