Hail History

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Hail history for Port Washington North, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 25, 20221 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Aug 1, 2011
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles183

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Port Washington North on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in August and June.

Recent hail near Port Washington North

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Port Washington North in the last two years.

Hail days near Port Washington North by year

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When hail season peaks near Port Washington North

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (8) and June (7).

JanFeb1MarAprMay7Jun6Jul8AugSepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Port Washington North

Aug 1, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · East Williston (6 mi from Port Washington North)

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.

Aug 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Throggs Neck (6 mi from Port Washington North)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball in size pelted portions of Locust Point, Silver Beach and Fort Schuyler. The hail accumulated up to one inch in depth in places, caused damage to the siding on the Locust Point Civic Association Clubhouse, put dents in multiple cars, and destroyed numerous flower and vegetable gardens.

Jun 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Flushing Airport (6 mi from Port Washington North)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail of at least golf ball size fell on the Queens side of the Throgs Neck Bridge, with at least one car dented.

Jun 23, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Glen Cove (4 mi from Port Washington North)

Jun 14, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Garden City (9 mi from Port Washington North)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Port Washington North

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 2, 2018EF0College Pt
9 mi from Port Washington North		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 28, 2011EF0Hollis
8 mi from Port Washington North		1.0 mi long, 220 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Port Washington North

183 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Port Washington North since 2006, on 88 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Aug 18, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedWestbury
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202675 mph, measuredGlen Cove
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedWestchester
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202664 mph, measuredLaffingtown, Auburndale, College Pt
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202662 mph, measuredLarchmont
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202459 mph, measuredThroggs Neck
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202461 mph, measuredMamaroneck
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202463 mph, estimatedWilliams Bridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedCollege Pt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedLittle Neck, Roslyn Estates, Roslyn
4 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 Port Washington North; 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 Port Washington North.

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