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Hail history for Staten Island, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Staten Island on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 28, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Staten Island
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Great Kills 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Staten Island |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Staten Island by year
When hail season peaks near Staten Island
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Staten Island
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark Airport (10 mi from Staten Island)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by the pilot of Continental Airlines Flight 20.Jul 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Woodbridge (8 mi from Staten Island)
National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Woodbridge.May 28, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Willowbrook (3 mi from Staten Island)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 1.75 inches in diameter reported. Time estimated by radar.Nov 13, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hopelawn (8 mi from Staten Island)
Sep 8, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Great Kills (2 mi from Staten Island)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Staten Island
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2007 | EF1 | Castleton Corners 5 mi from Staten Island |
| Aug 8, 2007 | EF2 | Coney Is 7 mi from Staten Island |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Staten Island
224 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Staten Island since 2006, on 101 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 28, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Tompkinsville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Huguenot 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Perth Amboy, Keansburg, Laurence Harbor 3 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Tompkinsville, Todt Hill 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Newark Airport, Perth Amboy, Westerleigh 9 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Castleton Corners 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | East Keansburg, Elizabethport 2 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Hazlet, Keyport, Keansburg 4 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Elizabethport, Keyport, Communipaw 5 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Rossville 2 wind reports |
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 Staten Island; 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
- Brooklyn
19 hail days - Jersey City
26 hail days - Newark
25 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - Queens
18 hail days - The Bronx
26 hail days - Yonkers
32 hail days
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 Staten Island.
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