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Hail history for Hillcrest, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hillcrest on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 8, 2021. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Hillcrest
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Pearl River, River Vale, Bardonia 4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Hillcrest |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Chestnut Ridge 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Hillcrest |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hillcrest by year
When hail season peaks near Hillcrest
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (13) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Hillcrest
Jul 8, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hillsdale Manor (9 mi from Hillcrest)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.5 inches in diameter was reported.Jul 21, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tomkins Cove (9 mi from Hillcrest)
National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg size hail was reported in Tompkins Cove.Jun 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nyack (6 mi from Hillcrest)
Jul 3, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West Haverstraw (6 mi from Hillcrest)
May 23, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Croton On Hudson (9 mi from Hillcrest)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hillcrest
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF1 | Willow Grove 8 mi from Hillcrest |
| Jul 12, 2006 | F1 | Grand View On Hudson 7 mi from Hillcrest |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hillcrest
188 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hillcrest since 2006, on 75 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on May 15, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | damage reported | Park Ridge, Montvale 2 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Upper Nyack 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Montvale, Chestnut Ridge, Bardonia 5 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Westwood, West Nyack 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Briarcliff Manor, Westwood, New City 3 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Waldwick, Ramsey 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Scarborough 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Spring Vly Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Tallman, Suffern, Oscawana 4 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Upper Nyack, West Nyack, Scarborough 4 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 Hillcrest; 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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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 Hillcrest.
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