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Hail history for Morris Plains, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Morris Plains on 23 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 Morris Plains
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Morris Plains in the last two years.
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Dec 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Caldwell (10 mi from Morris Plains)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in West Caldwell.Jul 7, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hopatcong Jct (7 mi from Morris Plains)
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 (3 mi from Morris Plains)
Oct 11, 2010 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Caldwell (10 mi from Morris Plains)
Aug 19, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Morristown (2 mi from Morris Plains)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Morris Plains
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Wharton 9 mi from Morris Plains |
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Pine Brook 8 mi from Morris Plains |
| Jun 26, 2023 | EF1 | Bernardsville 9 mi from Morris Plains |
| Aug 19, 2021 | EF0 | Rockaway 6 mi from Morris Plains |
| Nov 1, 2019 | EF1 | Green Vlg 6 mi from Morris Plains |
| Jul 1, 2013 | EF0 | Berkeley Hgts 10 mi from Morris Plains |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Morris Plains
242 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Morris Plains since 2006, on 99 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Mar 7, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage a reported | Boonton, Morris Twp 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage a reported | Chatham 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | New Vernon, Chatham, Ledgewood 7 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Mendham, Morristown 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Summit, Denville, Montville 8 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Dover 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Hopatcong Jct, Mendham, New Vernon 3 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 63 mph, a estimat | New Providence, Beaufort, Ledgewood 8 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | New Vernon 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Roseland 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 Morris Plains; 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 - Staten Island
17 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - The Bronx
26 hail days - Queens
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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 Morris Plains.
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