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Hail history for Hillsborough, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hillsborough on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 9, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Hillsborough ranks #924 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Hillsborough
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Woods Tavern 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Hillsborough |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hillsborough by year
When hail season peaks near Hillsborough
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near Hillsborough
Aug 17, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Flagtown (4 mi from Hillsborough)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm in Hillsborough Township. The hail nearly covered the ground.Sep 9, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Highland Park (10 mi from Hillsborough)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls in New Brunswick. Time estimated via radar.May 29, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Reaville (9 mi from Hillsborough)
Oct 11, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · South Bound Brook (8 mi from Hillsborough)
May 31, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · South Branch (7 mi from Hillsborough)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hillsborough
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2016 | EF1 | Readington Airport 9 mi from Hillsborough |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hillsborough
225 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hillsborough since 2006, on 103 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jul 16, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Rocky Hill, Somerville, Hillsborough Twp 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Montgomery Twp 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Princeton 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Three Bridges 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Raritan 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Hopewell 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Belle Mead, Penns Neck, Blawenburg 7 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Belle Mead, East Millstone, Clyde 6 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Belle Mead, Branchburg Park 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Bound Brook 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 Hillsborough; 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.
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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 Hillsborough.
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