Hail History

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Hail history for East Rockaway, NY

Last hail within 10 milesNov 13, 20211.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Aug 1, 2011
Hail days since 200614
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles126

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of East Rockaway on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near East Rockaway

No hail was reported within 10 miles of East Rockaway in the last two years.

Hail days near East Rockaway by year

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When hail season peaks near East Rockaway

Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and August (4).

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Largest hail storms near East Rockaway

Aug 1, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · East Williston (8 mi from East Rockaway)

National Weather Service description (English): A spotter measured hail 3 inches in diameter, along with other reports of tennis ball size hail. This hail damaged around 150 cars in New Hyde Park, including the shattering of multiple windshields.

Nov 13, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mitchell AFB (6 mi from East Rockaway)

Jun 14, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Garden City (5 mi from East Rockaway)

Aug 14, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Bayside (9 mi from East Rockaway)

Jun 24, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Mineola (8 mi from East Rockaway)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of East Rockaway

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 20, 2026EF?Atlantic Beach
6 mi from East Rockaway
Nov 13, 2021EF0Hewlett
3 mi from East Rockaway		13.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 28, 2011EF0Hollis
8 mi from East Rockaway		1.0 mi long, 220 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near East Rockaway

126 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of East Rockaway since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 17, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedAtlantic Beach
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedWestbury
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedInwood, Oceanside
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedJamaica
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedRichmond Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedWoodhaven, Flushing, Kennedy Inl Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202672 mph, measuredKennedy Inl Airport, North Bellmore
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedMerrick
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202458 mph, estimatedIsland Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 202458 mph, estimatedPt Lookout
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 East Rockaway; 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 East Rockaway.

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