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Hail history for Demarest, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Demarest on 39 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 8, 2021. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Demarest
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Pearl River, River Vale, Bardonia 4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Demarest |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Chestnut Ridge 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Demarest |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Demarest |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Demarest by year
When hail season peaks near Demarest
Of the 39 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (11) and June (10).
Largest hail storms near Demarest
Jul 8, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hillsdale Manor (6 mi from Demarest)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.5 inches in diameter was reported.Aug 15, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dunwoodie (4 mi from Demarest)
National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail, hen-egg sized, in South Yonkers, completely destroyed a garden.Jul 7, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dunwoodie (5 mi from Demarest)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by a trained spotter.Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Norwood (3 mi from Demarest)
Aug 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Greenburgh (6 mi from Demarest)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported along I-87 near Greenburgh.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Demarest
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2013 | EF1 | Passaic Jct 7 mi from Demarest |
| Jul 25, 2010 | EF1 | Spuyten Duyvil 4 mi from Demarest |
| Jul 12, 2006 | F1 | Grand View On Hudson 8 mi from Demarest |
| Jul 12, 2006 | F2 | Tarrytown 9 mi from Demarest |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Demarest
288 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Demarest since 2006, on 106 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Apr 21, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | damage reported | Park Ridge, Montvale 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Cliffside Park, Montvale, Chestnut Ridge 4 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Westwood, Teaneck, West Nyack 4 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Paterson 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Glen Rock, Westwood, Oradell 5 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Elmwood Park 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Maywood, Waldwick 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Spuyten Duyvil 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | River Edge, Rochelle Park, Closter 6 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Central Park 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 Demarest; 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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28 hail days - Jersey City
26 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Newark
25 hail days - Queens
18 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - Staten Island
17 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 Demarest.
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