Hail history for Richmond County, NY

Richmond County has 18 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 8 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on May 28, 2019.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 18 since 1985

1″ or larger 8 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · May 28, 2019

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 Richmond County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 18 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 3, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 8, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
May 28, 2019	0.88″	Nickel
May 28, 2019	1.25″	Half dollar
May 28, 2019	1.75″	Golf ball
June 6, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
July 29, 2009	0.75″	Penny
March 29, 2009	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

July 3, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Photo shared by NYC Emergency Management of quarter sized hail in Huguenot.

September 8, 2023 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Half dollar sized hail reported in Annadale on Staten Island.

May 28, 2019 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail of 1.75 inches in diameter reported. Time estimated by radar.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	1	2	9	4	2

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 Richmond County

Has it ever hailed in Richmond County?

Yes — 18 hail events have been recorded for Richmond County, NY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1985, including 8 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Richmond County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Richmond County, NY is July 3, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Richmond County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on May 28, 2019. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.