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Hail history for Kings Point, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kings Point on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Kings Point
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Kings Point in the last two years.
Hail days near Kings Point by year
When hail season peaks near Kings Point
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and August (8).
Largest hail storms near Kings Point
Aug 1, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · East Williston (5 mi from Kings Point)
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.Aug 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Throggs Neck (4 mi from Kings Point)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball in size pelted portions of Locust Point, Silver Beach and Fort Schuyler. The hail accumulated up to one inch in depth in places, caused damage to the siding on the Locust Point Civic Association Clubhouse, put dents in multiple cars, and destroyed numerous flower and vegetable gardens.Jun 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Flushing Airport (4 mi from Kings Point)
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.Jun 23, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Glen Cove (6 mi from Kings Point)
Jun 4, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Woodside (10 mi from Kings Point)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kings Point
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2018 | EF0 | College Pt 6 mi from Kings Point |
| Aug 28, 2011 | EF0 | Hollis 6 mi from Kings Point |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF1 | Flushing 8 mi from Kings Point |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kings Point
214 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kings Point since 2006, on 97 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Aug 18, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Westbury 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Jamaica 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Elmhurst 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 75 mph, measured | Glen Cove 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Westchester 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Forest Hills, Spuyten Duyvil 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Forest Hills, Laffingtown, Woodhaven 10 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Forest Hills, Larchmont 2 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Throggs Neck 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Mamaroneck 1 wind report |
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 Kings Point; 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
- The Bronx
26 hail days - Queens
18 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Brooklyn
19 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 Kings Point.
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