Hail History

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Hail history for Sparta, NJ

Haili ijiin 10 mileNov 13, 20211.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.50 in (tennis ball)Jul 3, 2014
Ane haili ijiin 200611
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon5
Tornado ijiin 10 mile2
Wind reports within 10 miles135

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sparta on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Jul 3, 2014. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Sparta

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Sparta in the last two years.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Sparta meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Sparta

Of 11 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (4) and June (2).

JanFebMarApr2May2Jun4Jul2AugSepOct1NovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Sparta

Jul 3, 2014 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Green Pond (8 mi from Sparta)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped hail as large as tennis balls in the Oak Ridge section of Jefferson Township.

May 26, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hamburg (10 mi from Sparta)

Aug 15, 2012 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Sparta (1 mi from Sparta)

Jul 3, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Sparta (1 mi from Sparta)

Nov 13, 2021 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Ledgewood (10 mi from Sparta)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sparta

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 21, 2026EF?Wharton
9 mi from Sparta
May 28, 2019EF1Brookwood
8 mi from Sparta		1.2 mi long, 350 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sparta

135 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sparta since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Sep 14, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 3, 2026damage a reportedByram Twp, Hopatcong, Mount Arlington
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Dec 19, 202558 mph, a estimatMt Arlington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, a estimatSwartswood, Baleville, Newton
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, a estimatAndover Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202458 mph, a estimatCranberry Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202458 mph, a estimatHuntsville, Fredon, Baleville
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, a estimatFrankford Plain
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, a estimatBrookwood, Wharton, Fredon
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, a estimatAndover Airport, Ledgewood
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202458 mph, a estimatBaleville
1 wind report		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 Sparta; 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 Sparta.

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