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Hail history for Hackensack, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hackensack on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 8, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Hackensack ranks #509 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Hackensack
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1 in quarter | River Vale 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hackensack |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Hackensack |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hackensack by year
When hail season peaks near Hackensack
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (9).
Largest hail storms near Hackensack
Jul 8, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hillsdale Manor (8 mi from Hackensack)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.5 inches in diameter was reported.Aug 15, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dunwoodie (8 mi from Hackensack)
National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail, hen-egg sized, in South Yonkers, completely destroyed a garden.Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Norwood (9 mi from Hackensack)
Aug 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oradell (3 mi from Hackensack)
Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (3 mi from Hackensack)
National Weather Service description (English): In addition to many quarter to ping pong ball sized hailstones.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hackensack
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2013 | EF1 | Passaic Jct 4 mi from Hackensack |
| Jul 25, 2010 | EF1 | Spuyten Duyvil 7 mi from Hackensack |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hackensack
324 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hackensack since 2006, on 112 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Apr 21, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Cliffside Park 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 8 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Maywood, North Arlington, Waldwick 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Spuyten Duyvil 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Little Falls, River Edge, Rochelle Park 5 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Central Park 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Secaucus 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 Hackensack; 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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26 hail days - Newark
25 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - Queens
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 Hackensack.
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