Hail History

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Hail history for Hempstead, 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 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles169

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hempstead on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Hempstead ranks #842 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Hempstead

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

Hail days near Hempstead by year

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When hail season peaks near Hempstead

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and August (6).

JanFeb1MarAprMay6Jun4Jul6Aug2Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Hempstead

Aug 1, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · East Williston (5 mi from Hempstead)

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 (1 mi from Hempstead)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Cassel (6 mi from Hempstead)

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

Jun 14, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Garden City (2 mi from Hempstead)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hempstead

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 13, 2021EF0Hewlett
8 mi from Hempstead		13.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 28, 2011EF0Hollis
8 mi from Hempstead		1.0 mi long, 220 yd wide
Aug 25, 2006F0Massapequa Park
9 mi from Hempstead		0.2 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hempstead

169 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hempstead since 2006, on 77 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 17, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedWestbury
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedOceanside
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedJamaica
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedBethpage, Greenvale, Kennedy Inl Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202672 mph, measuredKennedy Inl Airport, 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, Roslyn
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 23, 202258 mph, measuredKennedy Inl Airport
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 Hempstead; 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 Hempstead.

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