Hail History

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Hail history for Lawrence, NY

Last hail within 10 milesNov 13, 20211.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Aug 1, 2011
Hail days since 200611
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles103

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lawrence on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Lawrence

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

Hail days near Lawrence by year

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When hail season peaks near Lawrence

Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and July (2).

JanFeb1MarAprMay3Jun2Jul2Aug1Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Lawrence

Aug 1, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · East Williston (10 mi from Lawrence)

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 (9 mi from Lawrence)

Jun 14, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Garden City (8 mi from Lawrence)

Aug 14, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Bayside (10 mi from Lawrence)

Sep 16, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Lawrence (2 mi from Lawrence)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lawrence

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 20, 2026EF?Atlantic Beach
2 mi from Lawrence
Nov 13, 2021EF0Hewlett
1 mi from Lawrence		13.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 28, 2011EF0Hollis
8 mi from Lawrence		1.0 mi long, 220 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lawrence

103 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lawrence since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 17, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedAtlantic Beach
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedInwood, Oceanside
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedJamaica
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedRichmond Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedWoodhaven, Flushing, Kennedy Inl Airport
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202672 mph, measuredKennedy Inl Airport
1 wind report		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
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 Lawrence; 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 Lawrence.

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