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Hail history for Fair Lawn, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fair Lawn on 36 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.
Fair Lawn ranks #467 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Fair Lawn
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Pearl River, River Vale 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Fair Lawn |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Franklin Lakes 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Fair Lawn |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Fair Lawn |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Fair Lawn by year
When hail season peaks near Fair Lawn
Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (13) and June (9).
Largest hail storms near Fair Lawn
Jul 8, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hillsdale Manor (6 mi from Fair Lawn)
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 Fair Lawn)
Jul 22, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Campgaw (6 mi from Fair Lawn)
Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (8 mi from Fair Lawn)
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 (8 mi from Fair Lawn)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fair Lawn
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2013 | EF1 | Passaic Jct 2 mi from Fair Lawn |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fair Lawn
337 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fair Lawn since 2006, on 107 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | damage reported | Park Ridge, Montvale 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Montvale 1 wind report |
| 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 6 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Maywood, Waldwick, Ramsey 5 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Packanack Lake, Little Falls, River Edge 6 wind reports |
| 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 Fair Lawn; 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 Fair Lawn.
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