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Hail history for New York City, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New York City on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 6, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and August.
New York City ranks #159 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near New York City
No hail was reported within 10 miles of New York City in the last two years.
Hail days near New York City by year
When hail season peaks near New York City
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and August (5).
Largest hail storms near New York City
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark Airport (9 mi from New York City)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by the pilot of Continental Airlines Flight 20.Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (9 mi from New York City)
National Weather Service description (English): In addition to many quarter to ping pong ball sized hailstones.Aug 15, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fresh Pond (5 mi from New York City)
Jun 4, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Woodside (7 mi from New York City)
Nov 13, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · New York (2 mi from New York City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of New York City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2018 | EF0 | College Pt 10 mi from New York City |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF0 | Brooklyn 3 mi from New York City |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF1 | Flushing 9 mi from New York City |
| Aug 8, 2007 | EF1 | Castleton Corners 8 mi from New York City |
| Aug 8, 2007 | EF2 | Coney Is 7 mi from New York City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near New York City
322 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New York City since 2006, on 115 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Tompkinsville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Williamsburg, Bedford-Stuyvesan, Cliffside Park 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Elmhurst 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Tompkinsville, Greenwich Village 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Harlem 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Newark Airport, Westerleigh, Bayonne 11 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Castleton Corners, New York, Fresh Pond 4 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | New York, Woodhaven, North Arlington 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Forest Hills 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Forest Hills, Jersey City, Woodhaven 7 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 New York City; 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
- Jersey City
26 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - Newark
25 hail days - Queens
18 hail days - The Bronx
26 hail days - Staten Island
17 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 New York City.
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