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Hail history for Scotch Plains, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Scotch Plains on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 27, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Scotch Plains
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Scotch Plains in the last two years.
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Of 25 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (12) and June (5).
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Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (6 mi from Scotch Plains)
Jul 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Woodbridge (8 mi from Scotch Plains)
National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Woodbridge.Jul 6, 2020 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Edison (9 mi from Scotch Plains)
Jun 4, 2021 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Fanwood (2 mi from Scotch Plains)
Jul 26, 2009 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Springfield (5 mi from Scotch Plains)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Scotch Plains
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2019 | EF1 | Green Vlg 7 mi from Scotch Plains |
| Aug 7, 2019 | EF0 | Cranford 4 mi from Scotch Plains |
| Jul 1, 2013 | EF0 | Berkeley Hgts 4 mi from Scotch Plains |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Scotch Plains
346 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Scotch Plains since 2006, on 123 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Aug 27, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage a reported | Morris Twp 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage a reported | Green Brook Twp, Dunellen, South Plainfield 8 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Mountainside, Garwood 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage a reported | South Plainfield, Colonia 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 58 mph, a measured | Linden, New Vernon, Chatham 10 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Berkeley Hgts 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Mountainside, Summit, Plainfield 4 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Edison, Middlesex 2 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Edison 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Camp Kilmer 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 Scotch 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
- Newark
25 hail days - Staten Island
17 hail days - Jersey City
26 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - Queens
18 hail days - The Bronx
26 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 Scotch Plains.
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