Hail History

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Hail history for Merrick, 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 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles134

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Merrick on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in August and June.

Recent hail near Merrick

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

Hail days near Merrick by year

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When hail season peaks near Merrick

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (5) and June (4).

JanFeb1MarAprMay4Jun4Jul5Aug2Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Merrick

Aug 1, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · East Williston (9 mi from Merrick)

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 (4 mi from Merrick)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Cassel (7 mi from Merrick)

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Farmingdale (7 mi from Merrick)

Jun 14, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Garden City (6 mi from Merrick)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Merrick

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 13, 2021EF0Hewlett
9 mi from Merrick		13.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 25, 2006F0Massapequa Park
6 mi from Merrick		0.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 25, 2006F0Amityville
8 mi from Merrick		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Merrick

134 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Merrick since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Feb 18, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedWestbury
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedOceanside
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedAmityville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedBethpage
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202663 mph, measuredWest Gilgo Beach, North Bellmore
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedMerrick
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202458 mph, estimatedLindenhurst
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
2 wind reports		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 Merrick; 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 Merrick.

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