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Hail history for Chester, NY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chester on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jul 2, 2021. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Chester
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Chester in the last two years.
Hail days near Chester by year
When hail season peaks near Chester
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (4) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Chester
Jul 29, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Blooming Grove (5 mi from Chester)
Jul 2, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Monroe (5 mi from Chester)
Jul 11, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Chester (1 mi from Chester)
Aug 19, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Greenwood Lake (10 mi from Chester)
Jun 3, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Blooming Grove (5 mi from Chester)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chester
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2020 | EF1 | Kaisertown 10 mi from Chester |
| Jul 29, 2011 | EF1 | Kipps 3 mi from Chester |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chester
109 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chester since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on May 26, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Warwick 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Neelytown, Ridgebury 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Goshen, Chester, Maybrook 4 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Southfields 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Dutch Hollow, Goshen, Chester 5 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Florida, Big Is, Florida Colemans Airport 9 wind reports |
| May 23, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Greenwood Lake 3 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Dutch Hollow, Highland Mills 2 wind reports |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Michigan Corners, Salisbury Mills 2 wind reports |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Maybrook 1 wind report |
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 Chester; 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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32 hail days - Passaic
34 hail days - Parsippany
26 hail days
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 Chester.
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