Hail History

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Hail history for Selden, NY

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20240.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 4, 2015
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles117

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Selden on 17 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 Selden

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

Hail days near Selden by year

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When hail season peaks near Selden

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and August (7).

JanFebMarApr1May2Jun7Jul7AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Selden

Aug 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Miller Place (6 mi from Selden)

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 (5 mi from Selden)

Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Setauket (6 mi from Selden)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hauppauge (10 mi from Selden)

Aug 11, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · East Setauket (6 mi from Selden)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Selden

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 13, 2021EF0Hagerman
7 mi from Selden		1.3 mi long, 35 yd wide
Nov 13, 2021EF1South Haven
10 mi from Selden		5.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 2, 2018EF0Ronkonkoma
6 mi from Selden		0.2 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Selden

117 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Selden since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Aug 4, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 202658 mph, measuredShirley Airport, Smithtown, Lake Ronkonkoma
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202669 mph, estimatedRocky Pt, Shoreham, Ridge
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 202560 mph, measuredMc Arthur Field
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedEast Setauket
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202361 mph, measuredBrookhaven, Old Field, Hagerman
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202363 mph, estimatedStony Brook, East Setauket, Middle Is
4 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
Jul 14, 202281 mph, estimatedCentereach, Lake Ronkonkoma, Holtsville
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 18, 202258 mph, estimatedCentereach
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 Selden; 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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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 Selden.

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