Hail History

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Hail history for Dix Hills, 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 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles128

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dix Hills on 18 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.

Dix Hills ranks #901 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Dix Hills

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Dix Hills in the last two years.

Hail days near Dix Hills by year

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When hail season peaks near Dix Hills

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and August (5).

JanFeb1MarAprMay5Jun7Jul5AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Dix Hills

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hauppauge (7 mi from Dix Hills)

Jul 1, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Babylon (7 mi from Dix Hills)

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Farmingdale (8 mi from Dix Hills)

Aug 11, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Northport (7 mi from Dix Hills)

Aug 14, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · West Babylon (7 mi from Dix Hills)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dix Hills

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

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dix Hills

128 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dix Hills since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jun 23, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 27, 2026damage reportedNorth Babylon
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202667 mph, measuredNorthport, Sunken Meadow Park, Smithtown
4 wind reports		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
Jul 25, 202558 mph, estimatedCommack
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedElwood, East Northport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 31, 202461 mph, measuredNorthport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Babylon, North Babylon, Lindenhurst
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedEast Northport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202263 mph, estimatedBabylon, North Babylon, Syosset
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 Dix Hills; 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 Dix Hills.

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