Hail History

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Hail history for Freeport, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 25, 20221 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Aug 1, 2011
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles129

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Freeport on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Freeport ranks #945 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Freeport

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

Hail days near Freeport by year

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When hail season peaks near Freeport

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and August (4).

JanFeb1MarAprMay4Jun3Jul4Aug2Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Freeport

Aug 1, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · East Williston (8 mi from Freeport)

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.

Nov 13, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mitchell AFB (4 mi from Freeport)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Cassel (8 mi from Freeport)

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Farmingdale (9 mi from Freeport)

Jun 14, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Garden City (6 mi from Freeport)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Freeport

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 20, 2026EF?Atlantic Beach
10 mi from Freeport
Nov 13, 2021EF0Hewlett
8 mi from Freeport		13.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 25, 2006F0Massapequa Park
8 mi from Freeport		0.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 25, 2006F0Amityville
10 mi from Freeport		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Freeport

129 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Freeport since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Feb 18, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedAtlantic Beach
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedWestbury
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedOceanside
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedBethpage, Kennedy Inl Airport
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
Jul 16, 202458 mph, estimatedIsland Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 202458 mph, estimatedPt Lookout
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedLake View, Roslyn Estates
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 18, 202264 mph, measuredCopiague
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 Freeport; 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 Freeport.

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