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Hail history for Finderne, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Finderne on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 9, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and September.
Recent hail near Finderne
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Woods Tavern 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Finderne |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Finderne by year
When hail season peaks near Finderne
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and September (3).
Largest hail storms near Finderne
Aug 17, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Flagtown (6 mi from Finderne)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm in Hillsborough Township. The hail nearly covered the ground.Sep 9, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Highland Park (8 mi from Finderne)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls in New Brunswick. Time estimated via radar.Jul 23, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bedminster (9 mi from Finderne)
Jul 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Liberty Corner (7 mi from Finderne)
Jul 29, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · South Plainfield (9 mi from Finderne)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Finderne
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2016 | EF1 | Readington Airport 8 mi from Finderne |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Finderne
273 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Finderne since 2006, on 116 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Apr 15, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Bridgewater, Somerville, Hillsborough Twp 7 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | South Plainfield 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Montgomery Twp 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Far Hills 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Berkeley Hgts 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Raritan, Plainfield, Oldwick 3 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Middlesex 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Belle Mead, Clyde, Flagtown 6 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Belle Mead, East Millstone, Clyde 6 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Belle Mead, Branchburg Park, Bedminster 3 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 Finderne; 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.
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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 Finderne.
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