Hail History

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Hail history for Central Islip, 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 200614
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles127

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Central Islip on 14 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 August.

Central Islip ranks #989 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Central Islip

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

Hail days near Central Islip by year

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When hail season peaks near Central Islip

Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and August (4).

JanFebMarAprMay3Jun7Jul4AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Central Islip

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hauppauge (1 mi from Central Islip)

Jul 1, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Babylon (9 mi from Central Islip)

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

Aug 14, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · West Babylon (10 mi from Central Islip)

Jun 26, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Stony Brook (9 mi from Central Islip)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Central Islip

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 13, 2021EF0East Islip
5 mi from Central Islip		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 2, 2018EF0Ronkonkoma
4 mi from Central Islip		0.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 10, 2012EF0Great River
5 mi from Central Islip		5.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 28, 2011EF0Babylon
9 mi from Central Islip		4.0 mi long, 220 yd wide
Jul 18, 2007EF1Islip Terrace
3 mi from Central Islip		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Central Islip

127 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Central Islip since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Aug 4, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 27, 2026damage reportedNorth Babylon
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedSunken Meadow Park, Smithtown, Lake Ronkonkoma
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
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
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedEast Northport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202363 mph, estimatedStony Brook
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202263 mph, estimatedBabylon, North Babylon, Ronkonkoma
4 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 Central Islip; 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 Central Islip.

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