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Hail history for Hillsdale, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hillsdale on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 8, 2021. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Hillsdale
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Pearl River, River Vale, Bardonia 4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Hillsdale |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Chestnut Ridge, Franklin Lakes 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Hillsdale |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Hillsdale |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hillsdale by year
When hail season peaks near Hillsdale
Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (13) and June (8).
Largest hail storms near Hillsdale
Jul 8, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hillsdale Manor (1 mi from Hillsdale)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.5 inches in diameter was reported.Aug 15, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dunwoodie (9 mi from Hillsdale)
National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail, hen-egg sized, in South Yonkers, completely destroyed a garden.Jul 7, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dunwoodie (10 mi from Hillsdale)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by a trained spotter.Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Norwood (5 mi from Hillsdale)
Jun 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nyack (9 mi from Hillsdale)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hillsdale
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2013 | EF1 | Passaic Jct 6 mi from Hillsdale |
| Jul 25, 2010 | EF1 | Spuyten Duyvil 9 mi from Hillsdale |
| Jul 12, 2006 | F1 | Grand View On Hudson 7 mi from Hillsdale |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hillsdale
304 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hillsdale since 2006, on 106 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Sep 8, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | damage reported | Park Ridge, Montvale 2 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Upper Nyack 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Montvale, Chestnut Ridge, Bardonia 5 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Westwood, Wyckoff, Teaneck 5 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Paterson 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Glen Rock, Hawthorne, Westwood 6 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Elmwood Park 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Maywood, Waldwick, Ramsey 5 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | River Edge, Rochelle Park, Closter 5 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Spring Vly Airport 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 Hillsdale; 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
- The Bronx
26 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - Jersey City
26 hail days - Newark
25 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Queens
18 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - Staten Island
17 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 Hillsdale.
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