Hail History

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Hail history for Copiague, 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 larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles108

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Copiague 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.

Recent hail near Copiague

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

Hail days near Copiague by year

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When hail season peaks near Copiague

Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and August (4).

JanFeb1MarAprMay2Jun6Jul4Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Copiague

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Cassel (9 mi from Copiague)

Jul 1, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Babylon (4 mi from Copiague)

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Farmingdale (4 mi from Copiague)

Jul 2, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Oak Beach (9 mi from Copiague)

Jul 27, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Seaford (4 mi from Copiague)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Copiague

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 28, 2011EF0Babylon
4 mi from Copiague		4.0 mi long, 220 yd wide
Aug 25, 2006F0Massapequa Park
3 mi from Copiague		0.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 25, 2006F0Amityville
0 mi from Copiague		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Copiague

108 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Copiague since 2006, on 47 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, Bethpage
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202663 mph, measuredWest Gilgo Beach, North Bellmore
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedMerrick
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
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 202258 mph, estimatedDeer Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 18, 202264 mph, measuredCopiague
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 17, 202269 mph, measuredOak Beach
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 Copiague; 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 Copiague.

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