Hail History

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Hail history for East Franklin, NJ

Last hail within 10 milesSep 9, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Sep 9, 2023
Hail days since 200626
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles232

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of East Franklin on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 9, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near East Franklin

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

Hail days near East Franklin by year

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When hail season peaks near East Franklin

Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (11) and June (6).

JanFebMar2Apr2May6Jun11Jul2Aug1Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near East Franklin

Sep 9, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Highland Park (2 mi from East Franklin)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls in New Brunswick. Time estimated via radar.

Aug 17, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Woods Tavern (9 mi from East Franklin)

Jul 6, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Edison (5 mi from East Franklin)

Nov 13, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hopelawn (10 mi from East Franklin)

Jul 29, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · South Plainfield (6 mi from East Franklin)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near East Franklin

232 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of East Franklin since 2006, on 100 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jan 17, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedSomerville, Green Brook Twp, Dunellen
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedSpotswood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedSouth Plainfield, Colonia
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedPlainfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202663 mph, estimatedEdison, Middlesex
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202658 mph, estimatedEdison
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedBelle Mead, Clyde, Camp Kilmer
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202563 mph, estimatedEast Millstone, Clyde, North Brunswick
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202558 mph, estimatedBound Brook, Green Brook
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202569 mph, estimatedPlainfield, Fanwood, Bound Brook
15 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 East Franklin; 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 East Franklin.

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