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Hail history for Ridge, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ridge on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in August and July.
Recent hail near Ridge
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Ridge in the last two years.
Hail days near Ridge by year
When hail season peaks near Ridge
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (7) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Ridge
Aug 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Miller Place (7 mi from Ridge)
National Weather Service description (English): Up to 2 inches of hail was reported covering the ground, ranging from pea to golf ball in size.Aug 4, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Sinai (7 mi from Ridge)
Aug 11, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mt Sinai (7 mi from Ridge)
Jul 14, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Selden (9 mi from Ridge)
May 27, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Shoreham (5 mi from Ridge)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ridge
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2021 | EF0 | Hagerman 8 mi from Ridge |
| Nov 13, 2021 | EF1 | South Haven 7 mi from Ridge |
| Sep 2, 2019 | EF0 | South Manor 5 mi from Ridge |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ridge
75 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ridge since 2006, on 32 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jul 4, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 87 mph, measured | Baiting Hollow, Shirley Airport, Coram 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Wading River, Rocky Pt, Shoreham 8 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Manorville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Baiting Hollow 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2023 | 61 mph, measured | Brookhaven, Hagerman 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Middle Is, South Manor, Wading River 3 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | Holtsville, Selden, Centereach 4 wind reports |
| Dec 6, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | South Haven 1 wind report |
| Nov 15, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Baiting Hollow 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Medford 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 Ridge; 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.
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12 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 Ridge.
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