Hail History

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Hail history for West Hills, NY

Last hail within 10 milesJun 6, 20231.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Jul 21, 2022
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles142

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Hills on 17 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.

Recent hail near West Hills

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

Hail days near West Hills by year

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When hail season peaks near West Hills

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and August (5).

JanFeb1MarAprMay4Jun6Jul5Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near West Hills

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Cassel (6 mi from West Hills)

Jul 1, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Babylon (10 mi from West Hills)

Jun 29, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Farmingdale (6 mi from West Hills)

Jun 6, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Centre Is (8 mi from West Hills)

Aug 11, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Bayville (9 mi from West Hills)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Hills

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 28, 2011EF0Babylon
10 mi from West Hills		4.0 mi long, 220 yd wide
Aug 25, 2006F0Massapequa Park
8 mi from West Hills		0.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 25, 2006F0Amityville
9 mi from West Hills		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Hills

142 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Hills since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Sep 1, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 27, 2026damage reportedNorth Babylon
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedWestbury
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202674 mph, measuredEatons Neck, Northport
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedAmityville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedNorth Babylon, Bethpage, Eatons Neck
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202658 mph, estimatedNorth Bellmore
1 wind report		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

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 West 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 West Hills.

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