Hail History

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Hail history for Rocky Point, NY

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20240.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 4, 2015
Hail days since 200613
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles65

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rocky Point on 13 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 Rocky Point

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Rocky Point in the last two years.

Hail days near Rocky Point by year

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When hail season peaks near Rocky Point

Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (6) and July (5).

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Largest hail storms near Rocky Point

Aug 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Miller Place (4 mi from Rocky Point)

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 (5 mi from Rocky Point)

Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Setauket (10 mi from Rocky Point)

Aug 11, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · East Setauket (9 mi from Rocky Point)

Jul 14, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Selden (10 mi from Rocky Point)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rocky Point

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 2, 2019EF0South Manor
9 mi from Rocky Point
1.6 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rocky Point

65 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rocky Point since 2006, on 27 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jul 4, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 202687 mph, measuredBaiting Hollow, Shirley Airport, Coram
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202669 mph, estimatedWading River, Rocky Pt, Shoreham
7 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202558 mph, estimatedManorville
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202560 mph, measuredBaiting Hollow
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedEast Setauket
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202363 mph, estimatedEast Setauket, Middle Is, South Manor
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202258 mph, estimatedSelden, Centereach, Coram Airpark Arpy
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Nov 15, 202060 mph, estimatedBaiting Hollow
1 wind report
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Sep 2, 201960 mph, estimatedManorville
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 22, 201960 mph, estimatedYaphank
3 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 Rocky Point; 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 Rocky Point.

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