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Hail history for Viola, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Viola on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 8, 2021. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Viola
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Pearl River, River Vale, Bardonia 4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Viola |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Chestnut Ridge 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Viola |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Viola by year
When hail season peaks near Viola
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Viola
Jul 8, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hillsdale Manor (10 mi from Viola)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.5 inches in diameter was reported.Jul 21, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tomkins Cove (9 mi from Viola)
National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg size hail was reported in Tompkins Cove.Jun 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nyack (8 mi from Viola)
Jul 3, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West Haverstraw (7 mi from Viola)
Aug 1, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Tomkins Cove (9 mi from Viola)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Viola
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF1 | Willow Grove 7 mi from Viola |
| Jul 12, 2006 | F1 | Grand View On Hudson 9 mi from Viola |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Viola
164 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Viola since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on May 26, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | damage reported | Park Ridge, Montvale 2 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Upper Nyack 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Montvale, Chestnut Ridge, Bardonia 5 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | West Nyack 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Mahwah, New City 2 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Waldwick, Ramsey 3 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Spring Vly Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Tallman, Suffern, Cedar Flats 3 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Upper Nyack, West Nyack 3 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Pomona Hgts, West Haverstraw 4 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 Viola; 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 Viola.
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