Hail History

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Hail history for Holbrook, NY

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20240.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 4, 2015
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles108

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Holbrook on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in August and July.

Holbrook 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 Holbrook

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

Hail days near Holbrook by year

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When hail season peaks near Holbrook

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (7) and July (6).

JanFebMarAprMay3Jun6Jul7AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Holbrook

Aug 4, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Sinai (9 mi from Holbrook)

Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Setauket (8 mi from Holbrook)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hauppauge (6 mi from Holbrook)

Aug 11, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · East Setauket (8 mi from Holbrook)

Jul 14, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Selden (3 mi from Holbrook)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Holbrook

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 13, 2021EF0East Islip
9 mi from Holbrook		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 13, 2021EF0Hagerman
7 mi from Holbrook		1.3 mi long, 35 yd wide
Oct 2, 2018EF0Ronkonkoma
4 mi from Holbrook		0.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 10, 2012EF0Great River
8 mi from Holbrook		5.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 18, 2007EF1Islip Terrace
8 mi from Holbrook		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Holbrook

108 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Holbrook since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Aug 4, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedSmithtown, Lake Ronkonkoma, Stony Brook
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedMiddle Is
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 202560 mph, measuredMc Arthur Field
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedEast Setauket
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202361 mph, measuredBrookhaven, Hagerman
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202363 mph, estimatedStony Brook, East Setauket, Middle Is
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202258 mph, estimatedRonkonkoma, St James
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 202263 mph, estimatedBrentwood, Pine Aire
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202281 mph, estimatedCentereach, Lake Ronkonkoma, Holtsville
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 18, 202258 mph, estimatedCentereach
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 Holbrook; 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 Holbrook.

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