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Hail history for Upper Montclair, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Upper Montclair on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 6, 2020. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Upper Montclair
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Upper Montclair |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Orange 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Upper Montclair |
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Dec 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Caldwell (5 mi from Upper Montclair)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in West Caldwell.Aug 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oradell (9 mi from Upper Montclair)
Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (7 mi from Upper Montclair)
National Weather Service description (English): In addition to many quarter to ping pong ball sized hailstones.Jun 30, 2009 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Upper Montclair (2 mi from Upper Montclair)
Jul 22, 2019 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Pequannock (9 mi from Upper Montclair)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Upper Montclair
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Pine Brook 7 mi from Upper Montclair |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF0 | Glen Ridge 3 mi from Upper Montclair |
| Oct 7, 2013 | EF1 | Passaic Jct 8 mi from Upper Montclair |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Upper Montclair
293 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Upper Montclair since 2006, on 106 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 | Glen Ridge 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage a reported | Teaneck 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Paterson 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Glen Rock, Hawthorne, Paramus 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Irvington, Livingston, Wallington 10 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Maywood, North Arlington 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Montville, Lake Hiawatha, Livingston 8 wind reports |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 63 mph, a estimat | Towaco 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Secaucus 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 Upper Montclair; 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 Upper Montclair.
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