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Hail history for Valley Stream, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Valley Stream on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Valley Stream ranks #945 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Valley Stream
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Valley Stream in the last two years.
Hail days near Valley Stream by year
When hail season peaks near Valley Stream
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (4) and August (4).
Largest hail storms near Valley Stream
Aug 1, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · East Williston (6 mi from Valley Stream)
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.Jun 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Flushing Airport (10 mi from Valley Stream)
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.Nov 13, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mitchell AFB (7 mi from Valley Stream)
Jun 14, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Garden City (5 mi from Valley Stream)
Jul 27, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Manhasset (9 mi from Valley Stream)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Valley Stream
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | Atlantic Beach 6 mi from Valley Stream |
| Nov 13, 2021 | EF0 | Hewlett 3 mi from Valley Stream |
| Aug 28, 2011 | EF0 | Hollis 5 mi from Valley Stream |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF1 | Flushing 9 mi from Valley Stream |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Valley Stream
158 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Valley Stream since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 17, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Atlantic Beach 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Westbury 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Inwood, Oceanside 3 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Jamaica 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Woodhaven 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Richmond Hill 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Woodhaven, Auburndale, Flushing 5 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 72 mph, measured | Kennedy Inl Airport, North Bellmore 2 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Merrick 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Island Park 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 Valley Stream; 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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17 hail days - Newark
25 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 Valley Stream.
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