Hail History

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Hail history for Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Last hail within 10 milesAug 7, 20260.5 in (marble)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 8, 2021
Hail days since 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles296

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Woodcliff Lake on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 8, 2021. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Woodcliff Lake

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 7, 20261 in
quarter
Pearl River, River Vale, Bardonia
4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Woodcliff Lake
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter
Chestnut Ridge, Franklin Lakes
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Woodcliff Lake
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 20260.88 in
nickel
Saddle Brook
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Woodcliff Lake
NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Woodcliff Lake by year

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When hail season peaks near Woodcliff Lake

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (14) and June (8).

JanFeb2Mar2AprMay8Jun14Jul6Aug3SepOct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Woodcliff Lake

Jul 8, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hillsdale Manor (2 mi from Woodcliff Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.5 inches in diameter was reported.

Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Norwood (6 mi from Woodcliff Lake)

Jun 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nyack (9 mi from Woodcliff Lake)

Aug 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oradell (6 mi from Woodcliff Lake)

Jul 22, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Campgaw (8 mi from Woodcliff Lake)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Woodcliff Lake

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 7, 2013EF1Passaic Jct
6 mi from Woodcliff Lake
1.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 12, 2006F1Grand View On Hudson
8 mi from Woodcliff Lake
0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Woodcliff Lake

296 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Woodcliff Lake since 2006, on 105 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on May 26, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 26, 2026damage reportedPark Ridge, Montvale
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedUpper Nyack
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedMontvale, Chestnut Ridge, Bardonia
5 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedWestwood, Wyckoff, Teaneck
5 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedPaterson
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlen Rock, Hawthorne, Westwood
7 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedElmwood Park
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedMaywood, Waldwick, Ramsey
5 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedRiver Edge, Rochelle Park, Closter
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202558 mph, estimatedSpring Vly Airport
1 wind report
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 Woodcliff Lake; 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 Woodcliff Lake.

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