Hail History

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Hail history for River Vale, NJ

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 7, 20260.50 in (marble)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin3
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.50 in (tennis ball)Jul 8, 2021
Ane haili ijiin 200635
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon22
Tornado ijiin 10 mile4
Wind reports within 10 miles311

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of River Vale on 35 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 River Vale

DateSize hailWhereSource
Aug 7, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Pearl River, River Vale, Bardonia
4 hail reports · closest 1 mi from River Vale		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Chestnut Ridge
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from River Vale		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 20260.88 in
5-sent coin		Saddle Brook
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from River Vale		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar River Vale meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan River Vale

Of 35 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (11) and June (8).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan River Vale

Jul 8, 2021 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Hillsdale Manor (3 mi from River Vale)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.5 inches in diameter was reported.

Aug 15, 2008 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Dunwoodie (8 mi from River Vale)

National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail, hen-egg sized, in South Yonkers, completely destroyed a garden.

Jul 7, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dunwoodie (8 mi from River Vale)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by a trained spotter.

Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Norwood (3 mi from River Vale)

Jun 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nyack (8 mi from River Vale)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of River Vale

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 7, 2013EF1Passaic Jct
6 mi from River Vale		1.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 25, 2010EF1Spuyten Duyvil
8 mi from River Vale		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 12, 2006F1Grand View On Hudson
6 mi from River Vale		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 12, 2006F2Tarrytown
9 mi from River Vale		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near River Vale

311 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of River Vale since 2006, on 107 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Sep 8, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 26, 2026damage a reportedPark Ridge, Montvale
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage a reportedUpper Nyack
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage a reportedMontvale, Chestnut Ridge, Bardonia
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage a reportedWestwood, Wyckoff, Teaneck
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage a reportedPaterson
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage a reportedGlen Rock, Hawthorne, Westwood
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage a reportedElmwood Park
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202658 mph, a estimatMaywood, Waldwick, Ramsey
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, a estimatSpuyten Duyvil
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, a estimatRiver Edge, Rochelle Park, Closter
6 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 River Vale; 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 River Vale.

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