Hail History

Home › New York › Suffolk County › West Islip

Hail history for West Islip, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 21, 20221.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Jul 21, 2022
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles104

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Islip on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 21, 2022. Hail is most common here in July and June.

West Islip 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 West Islip

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

Hail days near West Islip by year

106074081092101131211314115161718219202112223242526

When hail season peaks near West Islip

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and June (5).

JanFeb1MarAprMay5Jun6Jul3Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near West Islip

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hauppauge (9 mi from West Islip)

Jul 1, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Babylon (1 mi from West Islip)

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Farmingdale (8 mi from West Islip)

Jul 2, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Oak Beach (6 mi from West Islip)

Jul 27, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Seaford (9 mi from West Islip)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Islip

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 13, 2021EF0East Islip
6 mi from West Islip		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 10, 2012EF0Great River
8 mi from West Islip		5.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 28, 2011EF0Babylon
1 mi from West Islip		4.0 mi long, 220 yd wide
Jul 18, 2007EF1Islip Terrace
6 mi from West Islip		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 25, 2006F0Massapequa Park
8 mi from West Islip		0.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 25, 2006F0Amityville
5 mi from West Islip		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Islip

104 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Islip since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jan 17, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 27, 2026damage reportedNorth Babylon
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedAmityville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedNorth Babylon, Bethpage
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202663 mph, measuredWest Gilgo Beach
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202558 mph, estimatedCommack
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedElwood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Babylon, North Babylon, Lindenhurst
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202263 mph, estimatedBabylon, North Babylon
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 202263 mph, estimatedBrentwood, Pine Aire, Deer Park
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202263 mph, estimatedHauppauge
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 West Islip; 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 West Islip.

Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show West Islip's hail history on your website with our free widget →

Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near West Islip with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →