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Hail history for Closter, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Closter on 39 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Jul 8, 2021. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Closter
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Pearl River, River Vale, Bardonia 4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Closter |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Chestnut Ridge 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Closter |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Closter |
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Of 39 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (11) and June (10).
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Jul 8, 2021 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Hillsdale Manor (5 mi from Closter)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.5 inches in diameter was reported.Aug 15, 2008 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Dunwoodie (5 mi from Closter)
National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail, hen-egg sized, in South Yonkers, completely destroyed a garden.Jul 7, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dunwoodie (5 mi from Closter)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by a trained spotter.Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Norwood (2 mi from Closter)
Jun 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nyack (9 mi from Closter)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Closter
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2013 | EF1 | Passaic Jct 7 mi from Closter |
| Jul 25, 2010 | EF1 | Spuyten Duyvil 5 mi from Closter |
| Jul 12, 2006 | F1 | Grand View On Hudson 7 mi from Closter |
| Jul 12, 2006 | F2 | Tarrytown 8 mi from Closter |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Closter
284 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Closter since 2006, on 104 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Apr 21, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | damage a reported | Park Ridge, Montvale 2 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage a reported | Upper Nyack 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage a reported | Montvale, Chestnut Ridge, Bardonia 4 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage a reported | Westwood, Teaneck, West Nyack 4 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Paterson 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Glen Rock, Westwood, Oradell 4 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Maywood, Waldwick 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Spuyten Duyvil 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | River Edge, Rochelle Park, Closter 6 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Central Park 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 Closter; 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 Closter.
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