Hail History

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Hail history for Smithtown, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 21, 20221.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Jul 21, 2022
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles111

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Smithtown on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 21, 2022. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Smithtown ranks #974 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Smithtown

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

Hail days near Smithtown by year

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When hail season peaks near Smithtown

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (4).

JanFebMarAprMay4Jun7Jul4AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Smithtown

Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Setauket (7 mi from Smithtown)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hauppauge (4 mi from Smithtown)

Aug 11, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · East Setauket (7 mi from Smithtown)

Jul 14, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Selden (7 mi from Smithtown)

Jun 25, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Ronkonkoma (4 mi from Smithtown)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Smithtown

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 13, 2021EF0East Islip
10 mi from Smithtown		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 2, 2018EF0Ronkonkoma
4 mi from Smithtown		0.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 10, 2012EF0Great River
10 mi from Smithtown		5.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 18, 2007EF1Islip Terrace
7 mi from Smithtown		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Smithtown

111 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Smithtown since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Aug 4, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 202667 mph, measuredNorthport, Sunken Meadow Park, Smithtown
6 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 Smithtown; 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 Smithtown.

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