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Hail history for Pelham, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pelham on 21 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 Pelham
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Pelham in the last two years.
Hail days near Pelham by year
When hail season peaks near Pelham
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and August (7).
Largest hail storms near Pelham
Aug 1, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · White Plains (8 mi from Pelham)
National Weather Service description (English): Large apple size (three inch) hail was reported in White Plains.Aug 15, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dunwoodie (5 mi from Pelham)
National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail, hen-egg sized, in South Yonkers, completely destroyed a garden.Aug 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Throggs Neck (6 mi from Pelham)
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.Jul 7, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dunwoodie (4 mi from Pelham)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by a trained spotter.Jun 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Flushing Airport (8 mi from Pelham)
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.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pelham
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Harrison 9 mi from Pelham |
| Aug 2, 2018 | EF0 | College Pt 9 mi from Pelham |
| Jul 25, 2010 | EF1 | Spuyten Duyvil 5 mi from Pelham |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pelham
182 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pelham since 2006, on 93 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Aug 18, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Harrison 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 75 mph, measured | Glen Cove, Harlem 2 wind reports |
| 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, Closter 8 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Forest Hills, Larchmont 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Central Park 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Central Park 1 wind report |
| 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 Pelham; 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 - Manhattan
28 hail days - Queens
18 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Jersey City
26 hail days - Brooklyn
19 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 Pelham.
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