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Hail history for South Orange, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Orange on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Dec 9, 2009. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near South Orange
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Orange 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from South Orange |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near South Orange by year
When hail season peaks near South Orange
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near South Orange
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (4 mi from South Orange)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark Airport (6 mi from South Orange)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by the pilot of Continental Airlines Flight 20.Dec 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Caldwell (7 mi from South Orange)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in West Caldwell.Jun 30, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Upper Montclair (8 mi from South Orange)
Jul 26, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Springfield (5 mi from South Orange)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Orange
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Pine Brook 9 mi from South Orange |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF0 | Glen Ridge 5 mi from South Orange |
| Aug 7, 2019 | EF0 | Cranford 6 mi from South Orange |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Orange
310 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Orange since 2006, on 108 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | East Orange 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Chatham, Cranford, Glen Ridge 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Mountainside, Garwood 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Newark Airport, Westerleigh, Linden 18 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | North Arlington 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Mountainside, Summit, Livingston 5 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Elizabethport 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Elizabethport 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Lorraine, New Providence, Baltusrol 12 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Fanwood, Scotch Plains 3 wind reports |
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 South Orange; 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.
Nearby cities
- Newark
25 hail days - Jersey City
26 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Staten Island
17 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - The Bronx
26 hail days - Queens
18 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 South Orange.
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