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Hail history for Hillside, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hillside on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 28, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Hillside
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Orange 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Hillside |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hillside by year
When hail season peaks near Hillside
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (8).
Largest hail storms near Hillside
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (4 mi from Hillside)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark Airport (3 mi from Hillside)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by the pilot of Continental Airlines Flight 20.Jul 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Woodbridge (10 mi from Hillside)
National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Woodbridge.May 28, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Willowbrook (7 mi from Hillside)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 1.75 inches in diameter reported. Time estimated by radar.Jun 4, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fanwood (9 mi from Hillside)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hillside
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF0 | Glen Ridge 8 mi from Hillside |
| Aug 7, 2019 | EF0 | Cranford 5 mi from Hillside |
| Aug 8, 2007 | EF1 | Castleton Corners 8 mi from Hillside |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hillside
338 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hillside since 2006, on 120 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Tompkinsville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | East Orange 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Chatham, Scotch Plains, Cranford 4 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Mountainside, Garwood 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Colonia 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Tompkinsville, Todt Hill 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Newark Airport, Westerleigh, Bayonne 17 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Castleton Corners 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | North Arlington 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Mountainside, Summit, Jersey City 5 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 Hillside; 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
- Newark
25 hail days - Jersey City
26 hail days - Staten Island
17 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - Queens
18 hail days - The Bronx
26 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 Hillside.
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