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Hail history for Sussex County, NJ
29 hail reports in Sussex County since 2006 on 18 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 26, 2006.
Cities in Sussex County
- Sparta
11 hail days - Hopatcong Hills
21 hail days - Hopatcong
23 hail days - Lake Mohawk
13 hail days - Newton
9 hail days - Highland Lake
16 hail days - Franklin
14 hail days - Stanhope
24 hail days - Hamburg
13 hail days
Recent hail in Sussex County
No hail was reported in Sussex County in the last two years.
Hail days in Sussex County by year
When hail season peaks in Sussex County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Sussex County
227 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Sussex County since 2006, on 109 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Sep 14, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Montague 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Sandyston Twp 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Sandyston Twp, Frankford Twp, Wantage Twp 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Wantage Twp, Highland Lakes, Stillwater Twp 6 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Beemerville, Libertyville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Sussex 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Myrtle Grove, Swartswood, Baleville 10 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Andover Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Montague 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Cranberry Lake 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 Sussex 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).