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Hail history for Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Ronkonkoma on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 4, 2015. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Lake Ronkonkoma
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lake Ronkonkoma in the last two years.
Hail days near Lake Ronkonkoma by year
When hail season peaks near Lake Ronkonkoma
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and August (6).
Largest hail storms near Lake Ronkonkoma
Aug 4, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Sinai (9 mi from Lake Ronkonkoma)
Jun 26, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · East Setauket (7 mi from Lake Ronkonkoma)
Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hauppauge (4 mi from Lake Ronkonkoma)
Aug 11, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · East Setauket (7 mi from Lake Ronkonkoma)
Jul 14, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Selden (4 mi from Lake Ronkonkoma)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Ronkonkoma
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2021 | EF0 | East Islip 9 mi from Lake Ronkonkoma |
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF0 | Ronkonkoma 1 mi from Lake Ronkonkoma |
| Aug 10, 2012 | EF0 | Great River 8 mi from Lake Ronkonkoma |
| Jul 18, 2007 | EF1 | Islip Terrace 7 mi from Lake Ronkonkoma |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Ronkonkoma
121 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Ronkonkoma since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Aug 4, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Sunken Meadow Park, Smithtown, Lake Ronkonkoma 5 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Commack 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Elwood, East Northport 2 wind reports |
| Mar 22, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Mc Arthur Field 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | East Setauket 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Old Field, Hagerman 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Stony Brook, East Setauket 3 wind reports |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Ronkonkoma, St James 2 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 64 mph, measured | Old Field 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Brentwood, Pine Aire 2 wind reports |
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 Lake Ronkonkoma; 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 Lake Ronkonkoma.
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