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Hail history for Thomaston, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Thomaston on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Thomaston
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Thomaston in the last two years.
Hail days near Thomaston by year
When hail season peaks near Thomaston
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and August (6).
Largest hail storms near Thomaston
Aug 1, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · East Williston (3 mi from Thomaston)
National Weather Service description (English): A spotter measured hail 3 inches in diameter, along with other reports of tennis ball size hail. This hail damaged around 150 cars in New Hyde Park, including the shattering of multiple windshields.Aug 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Throggs Neck (6 mi from Thomaston)
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.Jun 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Flushing Airport (4 mi from Thomaston)
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.Jun 23, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Glen Cove (7 mi from Thomaston)
Nov 13, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mitchell AFB (8 mi from Thomaston)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Thomaston
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2018 | EF0 | College Pt 7 mi from Thomaston |
| Aug 28, 2011 | EF0 | Hollis 5 mi from Thomaston |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF1 | Flushing 7 mi from Thomaston |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Thomaston
214 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Thomaston since 2006, on 84 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Aug 18, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Westbury 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Jamaica 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Elmhurst 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 75 mph, measured | Glen Cove 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Westchester 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Forest Hills, Richmond Hill 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Forest Hills, Laffingtown, Woodhaven 9 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Forest Hills, Larchmont, North Bellmore 3 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Throggs Neck 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | College Pt 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 Thomaston; 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
- The Bronx
26 hail days - Queens
18 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Jersey City
26 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 Thomaston.
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