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Hail history for Ridgefield Park, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ridgefield Park on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Jul 8, 2021. Hail is most common here in August and June.
Recent hail near Ridgefield Park
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Ridgefield Park |
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Of 32 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in August (9) and June (9).
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Aug 15, 2008 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Dunwoodie (8 mi from Ridgefield Park)
National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail, hen-egg sized, in South Yonkers, completely destroyed a garden.Jul 8, 2021 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Hillsdale (9 mi from Ridgefield Park)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2 inches in diameter was reported.Aug 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oradell (6 mi from Ridgefield Park)
Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (2 mi from Ridgefield Park)
National Weather Service description (English): In addition to many quarter to ping pong ball sized hailstones.Jun 4, 2021 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Woodside (8 mi from Ridgefield Park)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ridgefield Park
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2013 | EF1 | Passaic Jct 6 mi from Ridgefield Park |
| Jul 25, 2010 | EF1 | Spuyten Duyvil 7 mi from Ridgefield Park |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ridgefield Park
319 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ridgefield Park since 2006, on 115 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Apr 21, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage a reported | Cliffside Park 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage a reported | Westwood, Teaneck 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Paterson 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2026 | damage a reported | Greenwich Village 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Glen Rock, Westwood, Oradell 5 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Hoboken, Wallington, Elmwood Park 9 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Westchester 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | New York, Maywood, North Arlington 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 69 mph, a measured | Forest Hills, Spuyten Duyvil 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 64 mph, a measured | Forest Hills, River Edge, Rochelle Park 5 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 Ridgefield Park; 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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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 Ridgefield Park.
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