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Hail history for West New York, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West New York on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 6, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and August.
West New York ranks #661 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near West New York
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from West New York |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near West New York by year
When hail season peaks near West New York
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and August (6).
Largest hail storms near West New York
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bayonne (10 mi from West New York)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Bayonne.Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (4 mi from West New York)
National Weather Service description (English): In addition to many quarter to ping pong ball sized hailstones.Aug 15, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fresh Pond (7 mi from West New York)
Jun 4, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Woodside (5 mi from West New York)
Aug 1, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · New York Northern (9 mi from West New York)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of West New York
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2018 | EF0 | College Pt 9 mi from West New York |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF0 | Brooklyn 8 mi from West New York |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF1 | Flushing 10 mi from West New York |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near West New York
315 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West New York since 2006, on 116 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Williamsburg, Bedford-Stuyvesan, Cliffside Park 3 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Teaneck 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Elmhurst 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Tompkinsville, Greenwich Village 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Harlem 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Bayonne, Hoboken, Battery Park 14 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | New York, Fresh Pond, Westchester 3 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | New York, Woodhaven, Maywood 5 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Forest Hills, Spuyten Duyvil 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Forest Hills, Jersey City, River Edge 6 wind reports |
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 West New York; 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
- Manhattan
28 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Jersey City
26 hail days - The Bronx
26 hail days - Newark
25 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - Queens
18 hail days - Staten Island
17 hail days
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 West New York.
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