Hail History

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Hail history for Saint James, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 21, 20221.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 4, 2015
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles108

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saint James on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Saint James

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

Hail days near Saint James by year

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When hail season peaks near Saint James

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and August (5).

JanFebMarAprMay4Jun6Jul5AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Saint James

Aug 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Miller Place (10 mi from Saint James)

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 (8 mi from Saint James)

Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Setauket (4 mi from Saint James)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hauppauge (6 mi from Saint James)

Aug 11, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · East Setauket (5 mi from Saint James)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saint James

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 2, 2018EF0Ronkonkoma
4 mi from Saint James		0.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jul 18, 2007EF1Islip Terrace
9 mi from Saint James		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saint James

108 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saint James since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Aug 4, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedSunken Meadow Park, Smithtown, Lake Ronkonkoma
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 25, 202558 mph, estimatedCommack
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedElwood, East Northport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 202560 mph, measuredMc Arthur Field
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 31, 202461 mph, measuredNorthport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedEast Northport, East Setauket
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202358 mph, estimatedOld Field
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202363 mph, estimatedStony Brook, East Setauket
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202258 mph, estimatedRonkonkoma, St James
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202264 mph, measuredOld Field
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 Saint James; 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 Saint James.

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