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Hail history for Hillside, NJ

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 15, 20260.75 in (1-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 28, 2019

Ane haili ijiin 200626

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon12

Tornado ijiin 10 mile3

Wind reports within 10 miles338

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hillside on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 28, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Hillside

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Jul 15, 2026	0.75 in 1-sent coin	Orange 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Hillside	NWS storm report (preliminary)

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Hillside meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Hillside

Of 26 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (8).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Hillside

Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (4 mi from Hillside)

Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark Airport (3 mi from Hillside)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by the pilot of Continental Airlines Flight 20.

Jul 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Woodbridge (10 mi from Hillside)

National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Woodbridge.

May 28, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Willowbrook (7 mi from Hillside)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 1.75 inches in diameter reported. Time estimated by radar.

Jun 4, 2021 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Fanwood (9 mi from Hillside)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hillside

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 29, 2021	EF0	Glen Ridge 8 mi from Hillside	0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 7, 2019	EF0	Cranford 5 mi from Hillside	0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 8, 2007	EF1	Castleton Corners 8 mi from Hillside	1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hillside

338 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hillside since 2006, on 120 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 10, 2008.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 1, 2026	damage a reported	Tompkinsville 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026	damage a reported	East Orange 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026	damage a reported	Chatham, Scotch Plains, Cranford 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	damage a reported	Mountainside, Garwood 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026	damage a reported	Colonia 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 15, 2026	61 mph, a measured	Tompkinsville, Todt Hill 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	71 mph, a measured	Newark Airport, Westerleigh, Bayonne 17 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Castleton Corners 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	North Arlington 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2026	63 mph, a estimat	Mountainside, Summit, Jersey City 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events

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 Hillside; 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

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 Hillside.

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