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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Queens County, NY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Queens County, NY from August 10, 1958 through August 8, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 11105 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
27
Wind Reports
160
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Queens County, NY · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 8, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Queens County

27 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jun 4, 2021
8:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG BALL SIZED REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Astoria, NY
0.88″ hail
Aug 15, 2012
3:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.09 NW Woodhaven, NY
1.00″ hail
Aug 15, 2012
2:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 NNE Long Is City, NY
1.50″ hail
Aug 15, 2012
2:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NE Fresh Pond, NY
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2012
3:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported just west of Jamaica Station.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Richmond Hill, NY
2.75″ hail
Aug 1, 2011
6:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball size hail was reported in the Bayside section of Queens. This hail was reported to have damaged some cars.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bayside, NY
2.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2011
2:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lime size hail damaged a car in the Glen Oaks section of Queens.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.57 SE Little Neck, NY
1.75″ hail
Jun 24, 2010
1:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail of at least golf ball size fell on the Queens side of the Throgs Neck Bridge, with at least one car dented.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.61 ENE Flushing Arpt, NY
1.00″ hail
Jul 26, 2009
5:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter size was reported in the Baybridge Condominiums in the Bayside section of Queens.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.8 ENE Flushing Arpt, NY
1.00″ hail
Jul 26, 2009
5:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter size was reported in the Bayside section of Queens.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.34 N Bayside, NY
0.75″ hail
Jul 26, 2009
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny Size hail was reported in Jamaica.
NWS Hail Report Location: .64 SE Richmond Hill, NY
0.75″ hail
Jul 26, 2009
3:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Howard Beach.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.31 S Woodhaven, NY
1.00″ hail
Aug 14, 2008
4:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near the Clearview Expressway in Bayside.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bayside, NY
0.75″ hail
Aug 14, 2008
4:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Auburndale, NY
0.75″ hail
Aug 11, 2008
10:06 AM EST-5
Hail report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported by the observer at LaGuardia Airpoirt.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.85 N Corona, NY
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in Queens County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
8:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects timing of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 SW Inwood. Telephone pole down near Beach Channel Drive and Beach 74th Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sw Inwood, NY
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Telephone pole down near Beach Channel Drive and Beach 74th Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sw Inwood, NY
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2026
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wires down on 115th Avenue at 168th Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Jamaica, NY
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
8:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on cars on 95th street at 41st Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Elmhurst, NY
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 12 trees down across Queens.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Ozone Park, NY
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree snapped in on 73rd Place near Metropolitan Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Elmhurst, NY
69 mph
Jun 12, 2026
3:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLGA NYC/La Guardia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nyc/La Guardia, NY
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limb onto home. Exact time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Ozone Park, NY
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree and wire(s) at 87-35 108th St with structural damage to residence.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Ozone Park, NY
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2026
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** An 85 year old man was killed by a falling tree in Forest Park near Union Turnpike and Woodhaven Blvd. Time estimated by radar and surrounding observations.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Ozone Park, NY
60 mph
Jun 7, 2026
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KJFK NYC/JFK Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nyc/Jfk, NY
61 mph
Jun 6, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station QUEE Kew Garden Hills.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Fresh Meadows, NY
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2026
11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple tree limbs down at Holy Ave and Kissena Blvd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Flushing, NY
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2026
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limb down... one foot in diameter... blocking both lanes on Oak Ave. Nearby on 161st Street... another large tree and power pole down blocking the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Fresh Meadows, NY
64 mph
Jun 6, 2026
11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLGA NYC/La Guardia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nyc/La Guardia, NY
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in Queens County

5 reports
UNK category
Aug 4, 2018
2:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM SURVEY TEAM CONFIRMED AN EF0 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED PEAK WINDS OF 70 TO 85 MPH ALONG A THREE QUARTER MILE LONG AND 100 YARD WIDE PATH FROM COLLEGE POINT TO MALBA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: College Point, NY
EF0 category
Sep 8, 2012
9:58 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is the second of four segments of a combined waterspout tornado event. The tornado originated as a waterspout approximately 1 mile south of the tip of Breezy Point at 10:56 am in ANZ-355, and crossed onto land, as a tornado approximately 2500 feet northeast of the tip of Breezy Point, Queens at 10:58 am. The tornado caused structural damage to the Breezy Point Surf Club near where the waterspout came onshore as a tornado. Damage was also reported near its exit point off Breezy Point, with multiple trees and power lines reported down near the Beach 216th Street, at 10:59 am. At this point the tornado exited as a waterspout into the eastern arm of Lower New York Harbor, ANZ-338, about 12,500 feet west of Rockaway Inlet. The waterspout then continued northeast until making landfall as a tornado in Kings County/Brooklyn to the southeast of Plumb Beach about 750 feet south of the Belt Parkway at 11:01 am. The tornado then continued moving northeast into Brooklyn where it produced EF1 damage in Canarsie, Brooklyn before lifting at 11:05 am.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .71 WSW Rockaway Beach, NY
EF0 category
Aug 28, 2011
3:00 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Based on an NWS Storm Survey, a weak F0 tornado was confirmed in Cunningham Park, near the Grand Central Parkway and Clearview Expressway intersection northwest toward the Long Island Expressway.||The estimated maximum wind gust was 85 mph.||This weak tornado was spawned by a rotating thunderstorm within a spiral rain band rotating around then Hurricane Irene several hours before it made landfall in New York City.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .87 NE Hollis, NY
EF1 category
Sep 16, 2010
4:42 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team confirmed a tornado in Queens.||The tornado impacted Flushing and Bayside. In Flushing, on Browne Street between Roosevelt and 38th Avenues, the third floor of a residential brick building was severely damaged structurally. Large tree tops were lying on top of buildings and shot like projectiles between buildings. Sides of houses were peeled back. There was clear evidence of twisted metal along the side of the building. On Warren Street near the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue, a steel framed water tower was blown over on the roof. There was a partial roof collapse on another residential building.||A Pennsylvania woman was killed in her car by a falling tree on Grand Central Parkway. Her passenger was injured. A man trying to assist the woman suffered a brain aneurysm and died. ||The tornado touched down around 2.5 miles south of Flushing and lifted 1 mile northeast of Bayside over Little Neck Bay.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .87 SW Flushing, NY
F1 category
Oct 5, 1985
9:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Queens County, NY
Queens County · 172,141 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NY
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · County

Queens County, NY area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,330,124
Households828,230
Housing units903,598
Income
Median household income$84,961
$100k+ households41.7%
$150k+ households18.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached172,141
Attached single-family83,924
Small multifamily319,918
Large multifamily325,247
Mobile homes2,056
Housing mix
Single-family share19.1%
Attached-home share9.3%
Multifamily share71.4%
Mobile-home share0.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied371,778
Renter-occupied456,452
Vacant units75,368
Home value & age
Median home value$699,200
Owner homes $300k+87.3%
Owner homes $500k+71.1%
Owner homes $750k+44.6%
Median year built1953
Older-home share83.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars522,316
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Queens County

11105 15
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11430 10
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11375 9
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11421 9
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11357 8
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11356 6
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11360 6
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11040 5
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11102 5
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11412 5
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11418 5
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11354 4
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Queens County have on record?

Our records show 27 hail, 160 wind, and 5 tornado reports in Queens County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 8, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Queens County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Queens County is 2.75″. It was reported near N Bayside, NY on August 1, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in Queens County — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Queens County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Queens County — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Queens County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Queens County — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Queens County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Queens County — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Queens County, NY, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Queens County, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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