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Hail history for Yaphank, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Yaphank on 17 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 Yaphank
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Yaphank in the last two years.
Hail days near Yaphank by year
When hail season peaks near Yaphank
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (8) and July (7).
Largest hail storms near Yaphank
Aug 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Miller Place (9 mi from Yaphank)
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 Yaphank)
Aug 11, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mt Sinai (9 mi from Yaphank)
Jul 14, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Selden (8 mi from Yaphank)
May 27, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Shoreham (9 mi from Yaphank)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Yaphank
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2021 | EF0 | Hagerman 4 mi from Yaphank |
| Nov 13, 2021 | EF1 | South Haven 4 mi from Yaphank |
| Sep 2, 2019 | EF0 | South Manor 4 mi from Yaphank |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Yaphank
82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Yaphank since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Nov 13, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Shirley Airport, Lake Ronkonkoma, Coram 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Wading River, Rocky Pt, Shoreham 8 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Manorville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2023 | 61 mph, measured | Brookhaven, Hagerman 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Middle Is, South Manor, Wading River 3 wind reports |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 61 mph, measured | Center Moriches 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 81 mph, estimated | Centereach, Holtsville, Selden 6 wind reports |
| Feb 18, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Centereach 1 wind report |
| Dec 6, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | South Haven 1 wind report |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 79 mph, measured | Center Moriches 1 wind report |
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 Yaphank; 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 Yaphank.
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