Hail history for Nassau County, New York
Every NOAA hail report filed in Nassau County since 1979, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Nassau County
- Last hail
- Jun 6, 2023
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 1, 2011
81 reports on 43 days since 1979 · #27 of 63 New York counties
Hail map · Nassau County
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Nassau County
The latest hail report in Nassau County is from June 6, 2023, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 21, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Nassau County logged 56 reports on 22 hail days, about 2.8 reports a year. That is 14% more than the median New York county (2.5 a year) and ranks #27 of 63 New York counties for all-time reports. Nassau County holds 2% of all 5,098 hail reports in New York.
4% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 2% for the median New York county. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on August 1, 2011 near 1.79 W East Williston.
Reports were down 83% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (48). The busiest year was 2008, with 15 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in August (37% of reports); 27% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Nassau County 2.8
- Median New York county 2.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Nassau County 22
- Median New York county 25
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Nassau County 4%
- Median New York county 2%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2011 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.79 W East Williston | $100K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.83 NE Lake Succes | $15K | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | New Hyde Park | — | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Glen Cove | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Garden City Park | — | 15:28 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 40 49%
- 1–2 in 38 47%
- 2 in + 3 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 NW Centre Is | 14:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Locust Grove | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Greenvale | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.52 W New Cassel | 13:47 local · NCEI |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Mitchell Afb | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.99 W North Vly Stream | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Farmingdale | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | Farmingdale | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Glen Cove | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | Brookville | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.28 NW Nassau Shrs | 06:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Plainview | 11:10 local · NCEI |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City | 9 | 5 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| Syosset | 4 | 4 | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Farmingdale | 3 | 2 | Jun 29, 2019 |
| Glen Cove | 3 | 3 | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Massapequa | 3 | 2 | Mar 29, 2009 |
| Mineola | 3 | 3 | Aug 15, 2012 |
| Plainedge | 3 | 3 | Jul 10, 1989 |
| Hempstead | 2 | 1 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| Mill Neck | 2 | 1 | Jul 7, 2009 |
| North Wantagh | 2 | 2 | Aug 8, 2008 |
| Old Westbury | 2 | 2 | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Plainview | 2 | 2 | Aug 15, 2012 |
| Plandome Manor | 2 | 2 | Mar 21, 2003 |
| Port Washington | 2 | 1 | Aug 11, 2008 |
| Russell Gardens | 2 | 2 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| South Farmingdale | 2 | 2 | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Westbury | 2 | 2 | Jul 22, 2003 |
| Bayville | 1 | 1 | Aug 11, 2008 |
| Bellmore | 1 | 1 | Mar 29, 2009 |
| Bethpage | 1 | 1 | Mar 29, 2009 |
| Brookville | 1 | 1 | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Carle Place | 1 | 1 | Aug 15, 2012 |
| Centre Island | 1 | 1 | Jun 6, 2023 |
| East Hills | 1 | 1 | Jul 25, 2022 |
| East Massapequa | 1 | 1 | Sep 3, 2013 |
| East Williston | 1 | 1 | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Elmont | 1 | 1 | Jun 28, 2020 |
| Freeport | 1 | 1 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| Hicksville | 1 | 1 | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Jericho | 1 | 1 | Jun 30, 1998 |
| Kings Point | 1 | 1 | Aug 11, 2008 |
| Lawrence | 1 | 1 | Sep 16, 2010 |
| Lido Beach | 1 | 1 | Apr 9, 2001 |
| Locust Valley | 1 | 1 | Jul 7, 2009 |
| Manhasset | 1 | 1 | Jul 27, 2008 |
| Merrick | 1 | 1 | May 24, 2004 |
| North Hills | 1 | 1 | Aug 14, 2008 |
| North New Hyde Park | 1 | 1 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| Oceanside | 1 | 1 | Jul 15, 1992 |
| Old Brookville | 1 | 1 | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Roslyn Heights | 1 | 1 | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Sea Cliff | 1 | 1 | Aug 11, 2008 |
| Uniondale | 1 | 1 | Nov 13, 2021 |
| West Hempstead | 1 | 1 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| West Hills | 1 | 1 | Aug 7, 2008 |
Questions about hail in Nassau County
How often does it hail in Nassau County, New York?
81 hail reports have been logged in Nassau County since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.8 reports a year. That ranks #27 of 63 New York counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Nassau County?
Most reports come in August, July, June. August alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Nassau County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 1, 2011 near 1.79 W East Williston. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Nassau County?
The most recent report in this data is from June 6, 2023 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Nassau County had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was June 6, 2023.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.