Hail History

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Hail history for Brookhaven, NY

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.25 in (half dollar)Jul 14, 2022
Hail days since 200610
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles61

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Brookhaven on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jul 14, 2022. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Brookhaven

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

Hail days near Brookhaven by year

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When hail season peaks near Brookhaven

Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and August (4).

JanFebMarAprMayJun6Jul4AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Brookhaven

Jul 14, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Selden (9 mi from Brookhaven)

Aug 18, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Patchogue (5 mi from Brookhaven)

Jul 1, 2020 · 1 in (quarter) · Upton (7 mi from Brookhaven)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Selden (8 mi from Brookhaven)

Aug 26, 2024 · 1 in (quarter) · East Moriches Ero (8 mi from Brookhaven)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Brookhaven

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 13, 2021EF0Hagerman
2 mi from Brookhaven		1.3 mi long, 35 yd wide
Nov 13, 2021EF1South Haven
3 mi from Brookhaven		5.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 2, 2019EF0South Manor
6 mi from Brookhaven		1.6 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Brookhaven

61 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Brookhaven since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Nov 13, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 202658 mph, measuredShirley Airport, Lake Ronkonkoma, Coram
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedRidge, Middle Is, South Manor
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202558 mph, estimatedManorville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 202560 mph, measuredMc Arthur Field
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202361 mph, measuredBrookhaven, Hagerman
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202363 mph, estimatedMiddle Is, South Manor
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 23, 202261 mph, measuredCenter Moriches
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202269 mph, estimatedHoltsville, Selden, Centereach
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 6, 202160 mph, estimatedSouth Haven
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 13, 202179 mph, measuredCenter Moriches
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 Brookhaven; 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 Brookhaven.

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