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Hail history for University Gardens, 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 200621

Days with hail 1 inch or larger13

Tornadoes within 10 miles3

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles222

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of University Gardens on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near University Gardens

No hail was reported within 10 miles of University Gardens in the last two years.

Hail days near University Gardens by year

When hail season peaks near University Gardens

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (7).

Largest hail storms near University Gardens

Aug 1, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · East Williston (3 mi from University Gardens)

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 University Gardens)

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 (4 mi from University Gardens)

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 (8 mi from University Gardens)

Jun 4, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Woodside (10 mi from University Gardens)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of University Gardens

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Aug 2, 2018	EF0	College Pt 6 mi from University Gardens	0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 28, 2011	EF0	Hollis 4 mi from University Gardens	1.0 mi long, 220 yd wide
Sep 16, 2010	EF1	Flushing 7 mi from University Gardens	4.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near University Gardens

222 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of University Gardens since 2006, on 88 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Aug 18, 2009.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 10, 2026	damage reported	Westbury 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026	damage reported	Jamaica 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	damage reported	Elmhurst 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	75 mph, measured	Glen Cove 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Westchester 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Woodhaven 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	69 mph, measured	Forest Hills, Richmond Hill 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2026	64 mph, measured	Forest Hills, Laffingtown, Woodhaven 10 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 2026	72 mph, measured	Kennedy Inl Airport, Forest Hills, Larchmont 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 2024	59 mph, measured	Throggs Neck 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 University Gardens; 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 University Gardens.

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