Hail History

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Hail history for Brightwaters, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 21, 20221.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Jul 21, 2022
Hail days since 200613
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles110

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Brightwaters on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 21, 2022. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Brightwaters

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

Hail days near Brightwaters by year

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When hail season peaks near Brightwaters

Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and June (4).

JanFebMarAprMay4Jun6Jul2Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Brightwaters

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hauppauge (7 mi from Brightwaters)

Jul 1, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Babylon (3 mi from Brightwaters)

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Farmingdale (10 mi from Brightwaters)

Jul 2, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Oak Beach (7 mi from Brightwaters)

Aug 14, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · West Babylon (5 mi from Brightwaters)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Brightwaters

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 13, 2021EF0East Islip
4 mi from Brightwaters		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 2, 2018EF0Ronkonkoma
9 mi from Brightwaters		0.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 10, 2012EF0Great River
6 mi from Brightwaters		5.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 28, 2011EF0Babylon
3 mi from Brightwaters		4.0 mi long, 220 yd wide
Jul 18, 2007EF1Islip Terrace
4 mi from Brightwaters		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 25, 2006F0Massapequa Park
10 mi from Brightwaters		0.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 25, 2006F0Amityville
7 mi from Brightwaters		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Brightwaters

110 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Brightwaters since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jan 17, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 27, 2026damage reportedNorth Babylon
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedAmityville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedNorth Babylon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202558 mph, estimatedCommack
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedElwood, East Northport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 202560 mph, measuredMc Arthur Field
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Babylon, North Babylon, Lindenhurst
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202263 mph, estimatedBabylon, North Babylon, Ronkonkoma
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 202263 mph, estimatedBrentwood, Pine Aire, Deer Park
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202263 mph, estimatedHauppauge
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 Brightwaters; 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 Brightwaters.

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