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Hail history for Garfield, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Garfield on 33 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.
Garfield ranks #534 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Garfield
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Garfield |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Orange 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Garfield |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Garfield by year
When hail season peaks near Garfield
Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and June (8).
Largest hail storms near Garfield
Jul 8, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hillsdale Manor (9 mi from Garfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.5 inches in diameter was reported.Aug 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oradell (4 mi from Garfield)
Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (4 mi from Garfield)
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 (6 mi from Garfield)
Jun 4, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cliffside Park (8 mi from Garfield)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Garfield
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF0 | Glen Ridge 8 mi from Garfield |
| Oct 7, 2013 | EF1 | Passaic Jct 4 mi from Garfield |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Garfield
348 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Garfield since 2006, on 114 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 9 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Maywood, North Arlington, Waldwick 5 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Packanack Lake, Little Falls, River Edge 6 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Central Park 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Secaucus 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Kearny 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 Garfield; 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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18 hail days - Staten Island
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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 Garfield.
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