Hail History

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Hail history for White Plains, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJun 6, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Aug 1, 2011
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles161

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of White Plains on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.

White Plains ranks #945 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near White Plains

No hail was reported within 10 miles of White Plains in the last two years.

Hail days near White Plains by year

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When hail season peaks near White Plains

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and August (4).

JanFeb1MarAprMay6Jun4Jul4AugSepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near White Plains

Aug 1, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · White Plains (1 mi from White Plains)

National Weather Service description (English): Large apple size (three inch) hail was reported in White Plains.

Jul 7, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dunwoodie (8 mi from White Plains)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by a trained spotter.

Jun 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nyack (10 mi from White Plains)

Aug 2, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thornwood (6 mi from White Plains)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported in Thornwood by a trained spotter.

Aug 15, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · East Chester (8 mi from White Plains)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of White Plains

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 21, 2026EF?Harrison
2 mi from White Plains
Jul 21, 2026EF?Rye Brook
3 mi from White Plains
Jul 21, 2026EF?Rye Brook
4 mi from White Plains
Jul 21, 2026EF?Rye Brook
4 mi from White Plains
Jul 1, 2013EF0Stanwich
8 mi from White Plains		3.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 12, 2006F1Grand View On Hudson
9 mi from White Plains		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 12, 2006F2Tarrytown
6 mi from White Plains		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 12, 2006F1North Greenwich
6 mi from White Plains		2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near White Plains

161 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of White Plains since 2006, on 80 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 6, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedHarrison, Rye Brook, Greenwich
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202658 mph, measuredBriarcliff Manor
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202663 mph, measuredTuckahoe, Larchmont North, Larchmont
6 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
Aug 3, 202463 mph, estimatedArmonk, Scarborough
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202469 mph, estimatedPleasantville, Ossining, Chappaqua
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202458 mph, estimatedElmsford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202461 mph, measuredMamaroneck
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202363 mph, estimatedPalmers Hill
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 White Plains; 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.

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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 White Plains.

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