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Hail history for Dover, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dover on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 7, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Dover
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Dover in the last two years.
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Of 27 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (7).
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Jul 7, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hopatcong Jct (2 mi from Dover)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped golfball size hail in Mine Hill Township, Morris County at 8:12 p.m. EDT on the 7th, resulting in cracked vehicle windshields and damaged porch furniture.May 28, 2019 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Mt Tabor (4 mi from Dover)
Aug 19, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Morristown (8 mi from Dover)
Aug 15, 2012 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Green Pond (10 mi from Dover)
Jul 3, 2014 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Mt Arlington (5 mi from Dover)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dover
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Stanhope 8 mi from Dover |
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Wharton 3 mi from Dover |
| Aug 19, 2021 | EF0 | Rockaway 2 mi from Dover |
| May 28, 2019 | EF1 | Brookwood 8 mi from Dover |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dover
217 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dover since 2006, on 93 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Sep 8, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage a reported | Boonton, Morris Twp 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Budd Lake 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Byram Twp, Hopatcong, Ledgewood 7 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Mendham, Morristown 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Denville, Montville, Dover 4 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Dover 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Chester, Hopatcong Jct, Mendham 4 wind reports |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Mt Arlington 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Ledgewood, Brookside, Mt Tabor 6 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Cranberry Lake 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 Dover; 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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26 hail days
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 Dover.
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