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Hail history for Dunellen, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dunellen on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 9, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Dunellen
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Dunellen in the last two years.
Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Dunellen meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Dunellen
Of 24 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (13) and June (4).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Dunellen
Jul 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Woodbridge (9 mi from Dunellen)
National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Woodbridge.Sep 9, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Highland Park (6 mi from Dunellen)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls in New Brunswick. Time estimated via radar.Jul 6, 2020 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Edison (6 mi from Dunellen)
Jun 4, 2021 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Fanwood (6 mi from Dunellen)
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Liberty Corner (8 mi from Dunellen)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dunellen
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2019 | EF0 | Cranford 10 mi from Dunellen |
| Jul 1, 2013 | EF0 | Berkeley Hgts 6 mi from Dunellen |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dunellen
300 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dunellen since 2006, on 112 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Apr 15, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage a reported | Somerville, Green Brook Twp, Dunellen 8 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Mountainside, Garwood 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage a reported | South Plainfield, Colonia 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Fanwood, Mountainside 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Berkeley Hgts 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Raritan, Mountainside, Summit 4 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Edison, Middlesex 2 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Edison 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Clyde, Mine Brook, Camp Kilmer 3 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 63 mph, a estimat | East Millstone, Clyde, North Brunswick 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 Dunellen; 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
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26 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - Queens
18 hail days - The Bronx
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 Dunellen.
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