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Hail history for Passaic County, NJ
18 hail reports in Passaic County since 2006 on 16 days. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 3, 2014.
Cities in Passaic County
- Paterson
32 hail days - Clifton
29 hail days - Passaic
34 hail days - Wayne
27 hail days - West Milford
21 hail days - Hawthorne
33 hail days - Woodland Park
32 hail days - Ringwood
19 hail days - Wanaque
21 hail days - Pompton Lakes
24 hail days - Totowa
34 hail days - Little Falls
29 hail days - North Haledon
33 hail days - Haledon
33 hail days - Bloomingdale
19 hail days - Prospect Park
33 hail days - Haskell
24 hail days - Singac
31 hail days
Recent hail in Passaic County
No hail was reported in Passaic County in the last two years.
Hail days in Passaic County by year
When hail season peaks in Passaic County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Passaic County
97 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Passaic County since 2006, on 58 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Paterson 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Nutley, Passaic 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Packanack Lake, Little Falls 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Pinecrest Lake, Lakeside, Awosting 5 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | West Milford Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Prospect Park 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Packanack Lake 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Newfoundland, Hewitt, Ringwood 3 wind reports |
| Sep 9, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Prospect Park, Great Notch 2 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Charlotteburg 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 Passaic County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).