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Hail history for Hawthorne, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hawthorne on 33 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 Hawthorne
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | River Vale 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hawthorne |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Franklin Lakes 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Hawthorne |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Hawthorne |
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Of 33 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (12) and June (7).
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Jul 8, 2021 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Hillsdale Manor (6 mi from Hawthorne)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.5 inches in diameter was reported.Aug 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oradell (5 mi from Hawthorne)
Jul 22, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Campgaw (5 mi from Hawthorne)
Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (9 mi from Hawthorne)
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 (7 mi from Hawthorne)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hawthorne
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2013 | EF1 | Passaic Jct 3 mi from Hawthorne |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hawthorne
332 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hawthorne since 2006, on 105 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | damage a reported | Park Ridge, Montvale 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage a reported | Montvale 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage a reported | Westwood, Wyckoff, Teaneck 4 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Paterson 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Glen Rock, Hawthorne, Westwood 6 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Wallington, Elmwood Park, Nutley 6 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Maywood, Waldwick, Ramsey 5 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Packanack Lake, Little Falls, River Edge 5 wind reports |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 63 mph, a estimat | Towaco 1 wind report |
| Sep 7, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Maywood 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 Hawthorne; 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 - Queens
18 hail days - Staten Island
17 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 Hawthorne.
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