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Hail history for Brookdale, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Brookdale on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 6, 2020. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Brookdale
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Brookdale |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Orange 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Brookdale |
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Of 28 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (9) and June (6).
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Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark Airport (9 mi from Brookdale)
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 (6 mi from Brookdale)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in West Caldwell.Aug 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oradell (9 mi from Brookdale)
Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (6 mi from Brookdale)
National Weather Service description (English): In addition to many quarter to ping pong ball sized hailstones.Jun 30, 2009 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Upper Montclair (3 mi from Brookdale)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Brookdale
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Pine Brook 9 mi from Brookdale |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF0 | Glen Ridge 3 mi from Brookdale |
| Oct 7, 2013 | EF1 | Passaic Jct 8 mi from Brookdale |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Brookdale
287 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Brookdale since 2006, on 102 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage a reported | East Orange 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage a reported | Glen Ridge, Cliffside Park 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage a reported | Teaneck 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Paterson 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Glen Rock, Paramus 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Irvington, Livingston, Wallington 11 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Maywood, North Arlington 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Lake Hiawatha, Livingston, Packanack Lake 7 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Secaucus 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 63 mph, a estimat | Beaufort, West Orange, Ampere 4 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 Brookdale; 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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19 hail days - Staten Island
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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 Brookdale.
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