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Hail history for Union City, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Union City on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 6, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Union City ranks #661 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Union City
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Union City in the last two years.
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Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark Airport (9 mi from Union City)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by the pilot of Continental Airlines Flight 20.Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (5 mi from Union City)
National Weather Service description (English): In addition to many quarter to ping pong ball sized hailstones.Aug 15, 2012 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Fresh Pond (7 mi from Union City)
Jun 4, 2021 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Woodside (6 mi from Union City)
Aug 1, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · New York Northern (10 mi from Union City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Union City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2018 | EF0 | College Pt 9 mi from Union City |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF0 | Brooklyn 8 mi from Union City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Union City
313 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Union City since 2006, on 115 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage a reported | East Orange 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage a reported | Williamsburg, Bedford-Stuyvesan, Cliffside Park 3 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage a reported | Teaneck 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Elmhurst 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 61 mph, a measured | Tompkinsville, Greenwich Village 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Harlem 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 67 mph, a measured | Bayonne, Hoboken, Battery Park 13 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | New York, Fresh Pond, Westchester 3 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | New York, Woodhaven, Maywood 5 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 69 mph, a measured | Forest Hills 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 Union City; 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 Union City.
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