Hail history for Queens County, NY

Queens County has 28 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 14 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on August 1, 2011.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month August

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 28 since 1963

1″ or larger 14 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · August 1, 2011

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Queens County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Queens County's peak: August.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 28 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
November 13, 2021	0.75″	Penny
June 4, 2021	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 21, 2021	0.75″	Penny
August 15, 2012	0.88″	Nickel
August 15, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
August 15, 2012	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 18, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
August 1, 2011	2.75″	Baseball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Queens County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

November 13, 2021 · 0.75″ (penny)

Hail of 3/4 inch was reported.

August 1, 2011 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail was reported in the Bayside section of Queens. This hail was reported to have damaged some cars.

August 1, 2011 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Lime size hail damaged a car in the Glen Oaks section of Queens.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	0	2	1	13	7	3

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Queens County

Has it ever hailed in Queens County?

Yes — 28 hail events have been recorded for Queens County, NY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 14 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Queens County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Queens County, NY is November 13, 2021, with 0.75″ (penny) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Queens County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on August 1, 2011. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More New York hail history

All 62 New York counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.