Hail History

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Hail history for Wappingers Falls, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJun 29, 20201.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 29, 2020
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles233

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wappingers Falls on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 29, 2020. Hail is most common here in August and June.

Recent hail near Wappingers Falls

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

Hail days near Wappingers Falls by year

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When hail season peaks near Wappingers Falls

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (7) and June (5).

JanFebMarApr3May5Jun5Jul7Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Wappingers Falls

Aug 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newburgh (9 mi from Wappingers Falls)

Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newburgh (9 mi from Wappingers Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported throughout the town of Newburgh. Numerous car dealerships reported damage to vehicles and one dealership reported the hail damaged the roof over its service facility.

Aug 6, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Diddell (3 mi from Wappingers Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in the town of Wappingers.

May 31, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hills Terrace (6 mi from Wappingers Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported golf ball size hail on Mitchell Avenue.

Jun 29, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clintondale (10 mi from Wappingers Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail of various sizes was reported with the largest being golf-ball sized hail.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wappingers Falls

DateRatingWherePath
May 15, 2018EF0Balmville
7 mi from Wappingers Falls		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 31, 2017EF1Red Oaks Mill
4 mi from Wappingers Falls		1.1 mi long, 440 yd wide
Jun 25, 2006F1La Grange
9 mi from Wappingers Falls		0.5 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wappingers Falls

233 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wappingers Falls since 2006, on 92 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on May 15, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedFairview, Arlington, Poughquag
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedGardnertown, Billings
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedPlattekill, Milton, Arthursburg
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202566 mph, measuredRochdale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202558 mph, estimatedNew Hackensack
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202452 mph, estimatedFairview
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedBrinckerhoff
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202463 mph, estimatedNewburgh, Manchester Bridge, Arthursburg
12 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202458 mph, estimatedSpackenkill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 202363 mph, estimatedSavilton, Matteawan, Marlboro
3 wind reports		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 Wappingers Falls; 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 Wappingers Falls.

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