Hail HistoryHail history for The Bronx, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of The Bronx on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near The Bronx
No hail was reported within 10 miles of The Bronx in the last two years.
Hail days near The Bronx by year
When hail season peaks near The Bronx
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and August (8).
Largest hail storms near The Bronx
Aug 1, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Bayside (8 mi from The Bronx)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported in the Bayside section of Queens. This hail was reported to have damaged some cars.Aug 15, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dunwoodie (5 mi from The Bronx)
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 (3 mi from The Bronx)
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 (7 mi from The Bronx)
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 (6 mi from The Bronx)
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 The Bronx
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2018 | EF0 | College Pt 5 mi from The Bronx |
| Aug 28, 2011 | EF0 | Hollis 10 mi from The Bronx |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF1 | Flushing 8 mi from The Bronx |
| Jul 25, 2010 | EF1 | Spuyten Duyvil 5 mi from The Bronx |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near The Bronx
229 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of The Bronx since 2006, on 100 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jun 24, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Cliffside Park 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Teaneck 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Elmhurst 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2026 | damage reported | Greenwich Village 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Harlem 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Weehawken 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Westchester 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Woodhaven, Maywood 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Forest Hills, Spuyten Duyvil 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Forest Hills, Woodhaven, Auburndale 9 wind reports |
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 The Bronx; 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
- Yonkers
32 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 The Bronx.
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