Hail History

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Hail history for Bernardsville, NJ

Last hail within 10 milesAug 6, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.25 in (half dollar)Jul 23, 2012
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles263

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bernardsville on 17 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 Bernardsville

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Bernardsville in the last two years.

Hail days near Bernardsville by year

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When hail season peaks near Bernardsville

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (4) and June (4).

JanFeb1Mar1Apr1May4Jun4Jul4Aug1SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Bernardsville

Jul 23, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bedminster (5 mi from Bernardsville)

Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Liberty Corner (4 mi from Bernardsville)

Aug 19, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Morristown (8 mi from Bernardsville)

Mar 15, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Mendham (5 mi from Bernardsville)

May 28, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Mt Freedom (9 mi from Bernardsville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bernardsville

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 26, 2023EF1Bernardsville
1 mi from Bernardsville		1.4 mi long, 475 yd wide
Nov 1, 2019EF1Green Vlg
5 mi from Bernardsville		4.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 1, 2013EF0Berkeley Hgts
7 mi from Bernardsville		4.8 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bernardsville

263 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bernardsville since 2006, on 113 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Apr 15, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 1, 2026damage reportedMorris Twp
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 202647 mph, measuredBridgewater, Green Brook Twp
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedFar Hills, New Vernon, Randolph
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedBerkeley Hgts, Mendham, Morristown
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedRaritan, Oldwick
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedMine Brook
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedChester, Mendham, New Vernon
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202558 mph, estimatedBedminster
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202558 mph, estimatedGreen Brook
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202563 mph, estimatedNew Providence, Watchung, Brookside
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Bernardsville; 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

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 Bernardsville.

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