Hail History

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Hail history for West Babylon, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 25, 20221 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Jul 21, 2022
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles129

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Babylon on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 21, 2022. Hail is most common here in July and August.

West Babylon ranks #924 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near West Babylon

No hail was reported within 10 miles of West Babylon in the last two years.

Hail days near West Babylon by year

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When hail season peaks near West Babylon

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and August (4).

JanFeb1MarAprMay4Jun7Jul4Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near West Babylon

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Cassel (10 mi from West Babylon)

Jul 1, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Babylon (2 mi from West Babylon)

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Farmingdale (5 mi from West Babylon)

Jul 2, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Oak Beach (8 mi from West Babylon)

Jul 27, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Seaford (7 mi from West Babylon)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Babylon

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 13, 2021EF0East Islip
8 mi from West Babylon		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 28, 2011EF0Babylon
2 mi from West Babylon		4.0 mi long, 220 yd wide
Jul 18, 2007EF1Islip Terrace
8 mi from West Babylon		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 25, 2006F0Massapequa Park
5 mi from West Babylon		0.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 25, 2006F0Amityville
3 mi from West Babylon		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Babylon

129 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Babylon since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jan 17, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 27, 2026damage reportedNorth Babylon
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedAmityville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedNorth Babylon, Bethpage
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202663 mph, measuredWest Gilgo Beach
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202558 mph, estimatedCommack
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedElwood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Babylon, North Babylon, Lindenhurst
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202263 mph, estimatedBabylon, North Babylon
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 202263 mph, estimatedBrentwood, Pine Aire, Deer Park
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 18, 202264 mph, measuredCopiague
1 wind report		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 West Babylon; 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 West Babylon.

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