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Hail history for Hopatcong Hills, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hopatcong Hills on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 7, 2013. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Hopatcong Hills
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Hopatcong Hills in the last two years.
Hail days near Hopatcong Hills by year
When hail season peaks near Hopatcong Hills
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Hopatcong Hills
Jul 7, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hopatcong Jct (6 mi from Hopatcong Hills)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped golfball size hail in Mine Hill Township, Morris County at 8:12 p.m. EDT on the 7th, resulting in cracked vehicle windshields and damaged porch furniture.Aug 15, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sparta (6 mi from Hopatcong Hills)
Jul 3, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Sparta (6 mi from Hopatcong Hills)
Jul 3, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Mt Arlington (2 mi from Hopatcong Hills)
May 28, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Mt Freedom (8 mi from Hopatcong Hills)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hopatcong Hills
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Stanhope 4 mi from Hopatcong Hills |
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Wharton 4 mi from Hopatcong Hills |
| Aug 19, 2021 | EF0 | Rockaway 8 mi from Hopatcong Hills |
| May 28, 2019 | EF1 | Brookwood 2 mi from Hopatcong Hills |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hopatcong Hills
169 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hopatcong Hills since 2006, on 81 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Sep 14, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Budd Lake 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Green Twp, Byram Twp, Hopatcong 6 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Dover 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Dover 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hopatcong Jct 1 wind report |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Schooleys Mountain, Mt Arlington 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ledgewood 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Newton, Sparta Jct, Andover Jct 4 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Andover Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hackettstown 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 Hopatcong Hills; 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 Hopatcong Hills.
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