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Hail history for Short Hills, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Short Hills on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Dec 9, 2009. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Short Hills
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Orange 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Short Hills |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Short Hills by year
When hail season peaks near Short Hills
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (8).
Largest hail storms near Short Hills
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (4 mi from Short Hills)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark Airport (9 mi from Short Hills)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by the pilot of Continental Airlines Flight 20.Dec 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Caldwell (7 mi from Short Hills)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in West Caldwell.Jun 30, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Upper Montclair (9 mi from Short Hills)
Jun 4, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fanwood (8 mi from Short Hills)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Short Hills
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Pine Brook 8 mi from Short Hills |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF0 | Glen Ridge 7 mi from Short Hills |
| Nov 1, 2019 | EF1 | Green Vlg 8 mi from Short Hills |
| Aug 7, 2019 | EF0 | Cranford 4 mi from Short Hills |
| Jul 1, 2013 | EF0 | Berkeley Hgts 8 mi from Short Hills |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Short Hills
333 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Short Hills since 2006, on 119 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Morris Twp 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | East Orange 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Chatham, Scotch Plains, Cranford 4 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Mountainside, Garwood 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Newark Airport, Linden, Chatham 14 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Berkeley Hgts, Morristown 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Mountainside, Summit, Lake Hiawatha 5 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Elizabethport 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | New Vernon 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Elizabethport 1 wind report |
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 Short Hills; 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
- Newark
25 hail days - Jersey City
26 hail days - Staten Island
17 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - The Bronx
26 hail days - Queens
18 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 Short Hills.
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