Hail History

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Hail history for Basking Ridge, NJ

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 6, 20241.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.25 in (50-sent coin)Jul 23, 2012
Ane haili ijiin 200619
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon10
Tornado ijiin 10 mile3
Wind reports within 10 miles312

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Basking Ridge on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (50-sent coin) on Jul 23, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Basking Ridge

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Basking Ridge in the last two years.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Basking Ridge meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Basking Ridge

Of 19 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (4).

JanFeb1Mar1Apr1May4Jun5Jul4Aug1Sep1Oct1NovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Basking Ridge

Jul 23, 2012 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Bedminster (5 mi from Basking Ridge)

Jul 18, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Liberty Corner (3 mi from Basking Ridge)

Aug 19, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Morristown (8 mi from Basking Ridge)

Mar 15, 2019 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Mendham (6 mi from Basking Ridge)

May 28, 2019 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Mt Freedom (10 mi from Basking Ridge)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Basking Ridge

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 26, 2023EF1Bernardsville
2 mi from Basking Ridge		1.4 mi long, 475 yd wide
Nov 1, 2019EF1Green Vlg
4 mi from Basking Ridge		4.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 1, 2013EF0Berkeley Hgts
5 mi from Basking Ridge		4.8 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Basking Ridge

312 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Basking Ridge since 2006, on 124 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Apr 15, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 1, 2026damage a reportedMorris Twp
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 202647 mph, a measuredBridgewater, Green Brook Twp, Dunellen
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage a reportedMountainside
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage a reportedFar Hills, New Vernon, Chatham
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, a estimatBerkeley Hgts, Mendham, Morristown
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, a estimatRaritan, Summit, Plainfield
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, a estimatMine Brook
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, a estimatChester, Mendham, New Vernon
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202558 mph, a estimatBedminster
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202558 mph, a estimatGreen Brook
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 Basking Ridge; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Basking Ridge.

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