Hail History

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Hail history for Locust Valley, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJun 6, 20231.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Aug 1, 2011
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles129

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Locust Valley on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Locust Valley

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

Hail days near Locust Valley by year

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When hail season peaks near Locust Valley

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and August (6).

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Largest hail storms near Locust Valley

Aug 1, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · East Williston (10 mi from Locust Valley)

National Weather Service description (English): A spotter measured hail 3 inches in diameter, along with other reports of tennis ball size hail. This hail damaged around 150 cars in New Hyde Park, including the shattering of multiple windshields.

Jun 23, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Glen Cove (2 mi from Locust Valley)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Cassel (8 mi from Locust Valley)

Aug 11, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Kings Pt (8 mi from Locust Valley)

Jun 6, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Centre Is (4 mi from Locust Valley)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Locust Valley

129 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Locust Valley since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Aug 18, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedWestbury
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202675 mph, measuredGlen Cove
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202664 mph, measuredLaffingtown, Larchmont North, Larchmont
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202662 mph, measuredLarchmont
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202461 mph, measuredMamaroneck
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedRoslyn Estates, Roslyn, Glen Head
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202461 mph, measuredMamaroneck
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202364 mph, measuredLaffingtown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202258 mph, estimatedOyster Bay, Syosset
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 202258 mph, estimatedMuttontown, Locust Grove
2 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 Locust Valley; 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 Locust Valley.

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