Hail History

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Hail history for Highland Mills, NY

Last hail within 10 milesSep 8, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Jul 8, 2011
Hail days since 200614
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles86

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Highland Mills on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 8, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Highland Mills

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Highland Mills in the last two years.

Hail days near Highland Mills by year

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When hail season peaks near Highland Mills

Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (4).

JanFebMarApr2May4Jun5Jul2Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Highland Mills

Jul 8, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Cornwall (9 mi from Highland Mills)

Jul 29, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Blooming Grove (5 mi from Highland Mills)

Jul 2, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Monroe (4 mi from Highland Mills)

Jul 11, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Chester (8 mi from Highland Mills)

May 26, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · New Windsor (10 mi from Highland Mills)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Highland Mills

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 2, 2018EF1Willow Grove
8 mi from Highland Mills		2.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 29, 2011EF1Kipps
9 mi from Highland Mills		4.7 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Highland Mills

86 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Highland Mills since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on May 15, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedStewart Airport, New Windsor
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedBuchanan
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedFort Montgomery, Annsville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202558 mph, estimatedCedar Flats
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202563 mph, estimatedChester
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202463 mph, estimatedSouthfields
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202463 mph, estimatedChester, Monroe
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202469 mph, estimatedFlorida Colemans Airport, Chester, Oxford
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 202358 mph, estimatedDutch Hollow, Highland Mills, Cornwall
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 202363 mph, estimatedSalisbury Mills, Vails Gate
2 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 Highland Mills; 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 Highland Mills.

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