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Hail history for Elmwood Park, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elmwood Park on 37 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 Elmwood Park
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1 in quarter | River Vale 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Elmwood Park |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Franklin Lakes 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Elmwood Park |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Elmwood Park |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Elmwood Park by year
When hail season peaks near Elmwood Park
Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and June (9).
Largest hail storms near Elmwood Park
Jul 8, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hillsdale Manor (7 mi from Elmwood Park)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.5 inches in diameter was reported.Aug 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oradell (3 mi from Elmwood Park)
Jul 22, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Campgaw (9 mi from Elmwood Park)
Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (5 mi from Elmwood Park)
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 (7 mi from Elmwood Park)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elmwood Park
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF0 | Glen Ridge 9 mi from Elmwood Park |
| Oct 7, 2013 | EF1 | Passaic Jct 2 mi from Elmwood Park |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elmwood Park
334 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elmwood Park since 2006, on 109 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Glen Ridge, Cliffside Park 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Westwood, Wyckoff, Teaneck 4 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Paterson 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Glen Rock, Hawthorne, Westwood 6 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Wallington, Elmwood Park, Nutley 8 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Maywood, North Arlington, Waldwick 6 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Packanack Lake, Little Falls, River Edge 6 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Secaucus 1 wind report |
| Sep 7, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Maywood 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lodi, Passaic Jct 2 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 Elmwood Park; 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 - Newark
25 hail days - Jersey City
26 hail days - The Bronx
26 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - Queens
18 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 Elmwood Park.
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