Hail History

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Hail history for East Williston, 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 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles205

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of East Williston on 21 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 East Williston

No hail was reported within 10 miles of East Williston in the last two years.

Hail days near East Williston by year

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When hail season peaks near East Williston

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (6).

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Largest hail storms near East Williston

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

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 (8 mi from East Williston)

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 (8 mi from East Williston)

Nov 13, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mitchell AFB (4 mi from East Williston)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Cassel (6 mi from East Williston)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of East Williston

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 28, 2011EF0Hollis
7 mi from East Williston		1.0 mi long, 220 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near East Williston

205 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of East Williston since 2006, on 86 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)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedOceanside
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedJamaica
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, Bethpage, Auburndale
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202658 mph, estimatedNorth Bellmore
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedMerrick
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedLake View, Little Neck, Roslyn Estates
5 wind reports		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 East Williston; 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 East Williston.

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