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Hail history for Garden City South, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Garden City South on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in August and July.
Recent hail near Garden City South
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Garden City South in the last two years.
Hail days near Garden City South by year
When hail season peaks near Garden City South
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (6) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Garden City South
Aug 1, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · East Williston (3 mi from Garden City South)
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 (9 mi from Garden City South)
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 (3 mi from Garden City South)
Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Cassel (8 mi from Garden City South)
Aug 11, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Kings Pt (9 mi from Garden City South)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Garden City South
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | Atlantic Beach 10 mi from Garden City South |
| Nov 13, 2021 | EF0 | Hewlett 7 mi from Garden City South |
| Aug 28, 2011 | EF0 | Hollis 5 mi from Garden City South |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF1 | Flushing 10 mi from Garden City South |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Garden City South
203 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Garden City South since 2006, on 83 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, Greenvale 6 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 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lake View, Little Neck, Roslyn Estates 5 wind reports |
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 Garden City South; 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
- Queens
18 hail days - The Bronx
26 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Jersey City
26 hail days - Newark
25 hail days - Staten Island
17 hail days
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 Garden City South.
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