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Hail history for Clifton, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Clifton on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 6, 2020. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Clifton ranks #631 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Clifton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Clifton |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Orange 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Clifton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Clifton by year
When hail season peaks near Clifton
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Clifton
Dec 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Caldwell (7 mi from Clifton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in West Caldwell.Aug 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oradell (7 mi from Clifton)
Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (6 mi from Clifton)
National Weather Service description (English): In addition to many quarter to ping pong ball sized hailstones.Jun 30, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Upper Montclair (3 mi from Clifton)
Jul 22, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pequannock (9 mi from Clifton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Clifton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Pine Brook 9 mi from Clifton |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF0 | Glen Ridge 5 mi from Clifton |
| Oct 7, 2013 | EF1 | Passaic Jct 6 mi from Clifton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Clifton
313 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Clifton since 2006, on 109 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | East Orange 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Glen Ridge, Cliffside Park 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Wyckoff, Teaneck 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Paterson 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Glen Rock, Hawthorne, Oradell 4 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Livingston, Wallington, Elmwood Park 10 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Maywood, North Arlington 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Livingston, Packanack Lake, Little Falls 6 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Secaucus 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Beaufort, West Orange, Ampere 4 wind reports |
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 Clifton; 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
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26 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - The Bronx
26 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - Staten Island
17 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 Clifton.
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