Hail History

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Hail history for Wading River, NY

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 4, 2015
Hail days since 200610
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles57

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wading River on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in August and July.

Recent hail near Wading River

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

Hail days near Wading River by year

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When hail season peaks near Wading River

Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (5) and July (3).

JanFebMarApr1May1Jun3Jul5AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Wading River

Aug 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Miller Place (8 mi from Wading River)

National Weather Service description (English): Up to 2 inches of hail was reported covering the ground, ranging from pea to golf ball in size.

Aug 4, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Sinai (9 mi from Wading River)

Aug 11, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mt Sinai (9 mi from Wading River)

May 27, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Shoreham (4 mi from Wading River)

Jul 19, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Mt Sinai (9 mi from Wading River)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wading River

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 2, 2019EF0South Manor
8 mi from Wading River		1.6 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wading River

57 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wading River since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jul 4, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 202687 mph, measuredBaiting Hollow, Shirley Airport, Riverhead
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202669 mph, estimatedWading River, Rocky Pt, Shoreham
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202558 mph, estimatedManorville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202560 mph, measuredBaiting Hollow
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202363 mph, estimatedMiddle Is, South Manor, Wading River
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202263 mph, estimatedReeves Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202258 mph, estimatedCoram Airpark Arpy
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 13, 202170 mph, estimatedCalverton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 15, 202060 mph, estimatedBaiting Hollow, Riverhead
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 2, 201960 mph, estimatedManorville
1 wind report		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 Wading River; 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 Wading River.

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