Hail History

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Hail history for Highland Falls, NY

Last hail within 10 milesMay 23, 20241.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 21, 2010
Hail days since 200619
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles124

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Highland Falls on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 21, 2010. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Highland Falls

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Highland Falls in the last two years.

Hail days near Highland Falls by year

10610730810931031121213214151617181920121221231242526

When hail season peaks near Highland Falls

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and August (4).

JanFebMarApr3May4Jun5Jul4Aug2SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Highland Falls

Jul 21, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tomkins Cove (8 mi from Highland Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg size hail was reported in Tompkins Cove.

Aug 3, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kent Cliffs (9 mi from Highland Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf Ball size hail reported at Fahnestock State Park by Park manager.

Aug 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newburgh (9 mi from Highland Falls)

Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newburgh (9 mi from Highland Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported throughout the town of Newburgh. Numerous car dealerships reported damage to vehicles and one dealership reported the hail damaged the roof over its service facility.

Jul 3, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Yorktown (9 mi from Highland Falls)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Highland Falls

124 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Highland Falls since 2006, on 68 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on May 15, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedNew Windsor
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 3, 2026damage reportedCold Spring
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedBuchanan, Shrub Oak
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedPeekskill
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedFort Montgomery, Annsville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202558 mph, estimatedCedar Flats
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202469 mph, estimatedKent Cliffs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202463 mph, estimatedNewburgh
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202469 mph, estimatedSalisbury Mills, Highland Mills, Highland Falls
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 202358 mph, estimatedHighland Mills, Cornwall, Mahopac Airport
3 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 Highland Falls; 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 Highland Falls.

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