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Hail history for Basking Ridge, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Basking Ridge on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jul 23, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Basking Ridge
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Basking Ridge in the last two years.
Hail days near Basking Ridge by year
When hail season peaks near Basking Ridge
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Basking Ridge
Jul 23, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bedminster (5 mi from Basking Ridge)
Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Liberty Corner (3 mi from Basking Ridge)
Aug 19, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Morristown (8 mi from Basking Ridge)
Mar 15, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Mendham (6 mi from Basking Ridge)
May 28, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Mt Freedom (10 mi from Basking Ridge)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Basking Ridge
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | EF1 | Bernardsville 2 mi from Basking Ridge |
| Nov 1, 2019 | EF1 | Green Vlg 4 mi from Basking Ridge |
| Jul 1, 2013 | EF0 | Berkeley Hgts 5 mi from Basking Ridge |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Basking Ridge
312 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Basking Ridge since 2006, on 124 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Apr 15, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Morris Twp 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Bridgewater, Green Brook Twp, Dunellen 4 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Mountainside 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Far Hills, New Vernon, Chatham 5 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Berkeley Hgts, Mendham, Morristown 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Raritan, Summit, Plainfield 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Mine Brook 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Chester, Mendham, New Vernon 3 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Bedminster 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Green Brook 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 Basking Ridge; 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 Basking Ridge.
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