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Hail history for Chatham, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chatham on 22 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 Chatham
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Orange 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Chatham |
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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Chatham meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Chatham
Of 22 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (5).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Chatham
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (5 mi from Chatham)
Dec 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Caldwell (9 mi from Chatham)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in West Caldwell.Jun 4, 2021 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Fanwood (8 mi from Chatham)
Jul 26, 2009 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Springfield (4 mi from Chatham)
Oct 11, 2010 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Caldwell (9 mi from Chatham)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chatham
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Pine Brook 9 mi from Chatham |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF0 | Glen Ridge 9 mi from Chatham |
| Nov 1, 2019 | EF1 | Green Vlg 5 mi from Chatham |
| Aug 7, 2019 | EF0 | Cranford 5 mi from Chatham |
| Jul 1, 2013 | EF0 | Berkeley Hgts 5 mi from Chatham |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chatham
320 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chatham since 2006, on 117 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Aug 27, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage a reported | Morris Twp 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage a reported | East Orange 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage a reported | Chatham, Scotch Plains, Cranford 4 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Mountainside, Garwood 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage a reported | Colonia 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | New Vernon, Chatham, Union 10 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Berkeley Hgts, Morristown 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Mountainside, Summit, Plainfield 5 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | New Vernon 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Green 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 Chatham; 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 Chatham.
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