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Hail history for North Caldwell, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Caldwell on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Dec 9, 2009. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near North Caldwell
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from North Caldwell |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Orange 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from North Caldwell |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near North Caldwell by year
When hail season peaks near North Caldwell
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near North Caldwell
Dec 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Caldwell (2 mi from North Caldwell)
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 (2 mi from North Caldwell)
Jul 22, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pequannock (6 mi from North Caldwell)
Jul 6, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Teterboro Airport (10 mi from North Caldwell)
Jul 26, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Maplewood (9 mi from North Caldwell)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Caldwell
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Pine Brook 4 mi from North Caldwell |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF0 | Glen Ridge 3 mi from North Caldwell |
| Oct 7, 2013 | EF1 | Passaic Jct 10 mi from North Caldwell |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Caldwell
265 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Caldwell since 2006, on 97 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Boonton 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | East Orange 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Glen Ridge 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Wyckoff 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Paterson 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Glen Rock, Hawthorne 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Parsippany, Livingston, Wallington 10 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | North Arlington 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Montville, Lake Hiawatha, Livingston 8 wind reports |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Towaco 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 North Caldwell; 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 - Manhattan
28 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - The Bronx
26 hail days - Staten Island
17 hail days - Brooklyn
19 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 North Caldwell.
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