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Hail history for Franklin Square, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Franklin Square on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Franklin Square ranks #883 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Franklin Square
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Franklin Square in the last two years.
Hail days near Franklin Square by year
When hail season peaks near Franklin Square
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Franklin Square
Aug 1, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · East Williston (3 mi from Franklin Square)
National Weather Service description (English): A spotter measured hail 3 inches in diameter, along with other reports of tennis ball size hail. This hail damaged around 150 cars in New Hyde Park, including the shattering of multiple windshields.Jun 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Flushing Airport (8 mi from Franklin Square)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of at least golf ball size fell on the Queens side of the Throgs Neck Bridge, with at least one car dented.Nov 13, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mitchell AFB (4 mi from Franklin Square)
Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Cassel (9 mi from Franklin Square)
Aug 11, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Kings Pt (9 mi from Franklin Square)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Franklin Square
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | Atlantic Beach 9 mi from Franklin Square |
| Nov 13, 2021 | EF0 | Hewlett 6 mi from Franklin Square |
| Aug 28, 2011 | EF0 | Hollis 5 mi from Franklin Square |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF1 | Flushing 9 mi from Franklin Square |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Franklin Square
198 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Franklin Square since 2006, on 86 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jun 24, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Atlantic Beach 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Westbury 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Oceanside 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Jamaica 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Richmond Hill 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Woodhaven, Auburndale, College Pt 7 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 72 mph, measured | Kennedy Inl Airport, North Bellmore 2 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Merrick 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Island Park 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | College Pt 1 wind report |
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 Franklin Square; 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.
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25 hail days - Staten Island
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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 Franklin Square.
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