Hail History

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Hail history for Peekskill, NY

Last hail within 10 milesMay 23, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 21, 2010
Hail days since 200613
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles116

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Peekskill on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 21, 2010. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Peekskill

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

Hail days near Peekskill by year

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When hail season peaks near Peekskill

Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (4).

JanFebMarApr1May4Jun5Jul2AugSepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Peekskill

Jul 21, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tomkins Cove (4 mi from Peekskill)

National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg size hail was reported in Tompkins Cove.

Jul 3, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West Haverstraw (7 mi from Peekskill)

Jul 3, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Crompond (2 mi from Peekskill)

May 23, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Croton On Hudson (6 mi from Peekskill)

Aug 1, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Tomkins Cove (4 mi from Peekskill)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Peekskill

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 2, 2018EF1Willow Grove
8 mi from Peekskill		2.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 2, 2018EF1Kitchawan
8 mi from Peekskill		4.3 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Peekskill

116 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Peekskill since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 24, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 3, 2026damage reportedCold Spring
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedBuchanan, Shrub Oak
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedPeekskill
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedFort Montgomery, Annsville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202558 mph, estimatedOscawana, Pleasantside, Cedar Flats
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedKitchawan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202469 mph, estimatedWest Haverstraw, Croton On Hudson, Ossining
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202463 mph, estimatedOssining, Kitchawan
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202469 mph, estimatedHighland Falls, Garrison, Graymoor
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202458 mph, estimatedCroton On Hudson
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 Peekskill; 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 Peekskill.

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