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Hail history for Caldwell, NJ

Last hail within 10 milesJul 15, 20260.75 in (penny)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Dec 9, 2009

Hail days since 200621

Days with hail 1 inch or larger11

Tornadoes within 10 miles2

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles260

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Caldwell on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Dec 9, 2009. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Caldwell

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jul 15, 2026	0.75 in penny	Orange 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Caldwell	NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Caldwell by year

When hail season peaks near Caldwell

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (5).

Largest hail storms near Caldwell

Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (10 mi from Caldwell)

Dec 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Caldwell (1 mi from 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 (3 mi from Caldwell)

Jul 22, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pequannock (8 mi from Caldwell)

Jul 26, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Springfield (10 mi from Caldwell)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Caldwell

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 21, 2026	EF?	Pine Brook 4 mi from Caldwell
Jul 29, 2021	EF0	Glen Ridge 2 mi from Caldwell	0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Caldwell

260 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Caldwell since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 10, 2008.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 1, 2026	damage reported	Boonton 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026	damage reported	East Orange 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026	damage reported	Chatham, Glen Ridge 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	damage reported	Paterson 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	damage reported	Chatham, Irvington, Parsippany 12 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 2026	58 mph, estimated	North Arlington 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2026	63 mph, estimated	Montville, Lake Hiawatha, Livingston 7 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 2025	63 mph, estimated	Towaco 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 2025	63 mph, estimated	Baltusrol, Beaufort, West Orange 7 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 2025	63 mph, estimated	Silver Lake 1 wind report	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 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.

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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 Caldwell.

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