Hail History

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Hail history for Wantagh, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 25, 20221 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Aug 1, 2011
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles133

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wantagh on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in August and June.

Recent hail near Wantagh

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

Hail days near Wantagh by year

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When hail season peaks near Wantagh

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (5) and June (4).

JanFeb1MarAprMay4Jun4Jul5Aug1SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Wantagh

Aug 1, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · New Hyde Park (7 mi from Wantagh)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple spotters reported lime sized hail in New Hyde Park.

Nov 13, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mitchell AFB (5 mi from Wantagh)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Cassel (6 mi from Wantagh)

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Farmingdale (4 mi from Wantagh)

Jun 14, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Garden City (8 mi from Wantagh)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wantagh

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 25, 2006F0Massapequa Park
3 mi from Wantagh		0.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 25, 2006F0Amityville
6 mi from Wantagh		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wantagh

133 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wantagh since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Feb 18, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedWestbury
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedOceanside
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedAmityville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedBethpage
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202663 mph, measuredWest Gilgo Beach, North Bellmore
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedMerrick
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Babylon, North Babylon, Lindenhurst
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 202458 mph, estimatedPt Lookout
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedLake View
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202258 mph, estimatedNorth Babylon
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 Wantagh; 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 Wantagh.

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