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Hail history for Colonia, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Colonia on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 9, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Colonia
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Great Kills 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Colonia |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Colonia by year
When hail season peaks near Colonia
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (14) and June (9).
Largest hail storms near Colonia
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (9 mi from Colonia)
Jul 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Woodbridge (0 mi from Colonia)
National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Woodbridge.May 28, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Willowbrook (8 mi from Colonia)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 1.75 inches in diameter reported. Time estimated by radar.Sep 9, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Highland Park (9 mi from Colonia)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls in New Brunswick. Time estimated via radar.Jul 6, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Edison (5 mi from Colonia)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Colonia
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2019 | EF0 | Cranford 8 mi from Colonia |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Colonia
300 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Colonia since 2006, on 122 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 28, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Huguenot 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Perth Amboy, Laurence Harbor, Green Brook Twp 9 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Mountainside, Garwood 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | South Plainfield, Colonia 2 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2026 | damage reported | Todt Hill 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Perth Amboy, Westerleigh, Linden 9 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Castleton Corners 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Mountainside, Plainfield 2 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Edison, Middlesex, Hopelawn 3 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Edison 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 Colonia; 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
- Staten Island
17 hail days - Newark
25 hail days - Jersey City
26 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - Queens
18 hail days - The Bronx
26 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 Colonia.
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