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Hail history for Kearny, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kearny on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 6, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Kearny ranks #603 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Kearny
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Orange 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Kearny |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Kearny by year
When hail season peaks near Kearny
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (8).
Largest hail storms near Kearny
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (9 mi from Kearny)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark Airport (5 mi from Kearny)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by the pilot of Continental Airlines Flight 20.Dec 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Caldwell (10 mi from Kearny)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in West Caldwell.Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (7 mi from Kearny)
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 Kearny)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kearny
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF0 | Glen Ridge 6 mi from Kearny |
| Aug 8, 2007 | EF1 | Castleton Corners 10 mi from Kearny |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kearny
299 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kearny since 2006, on 111 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Tompkinsville 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | East Orange 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Glen Ridge, Cliffside Park 2 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Tompkinsville, Greenwich Village 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Newark Airport, Westerleigh, Bayonne 18 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | New York, Maywood, North Arlington 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Jersey City, Livingston, Little Falls 5 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Elizabethport, Communipaw 2 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Elizabethport, Greenville, Secaucus 3 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Lorraine, Baltusrol, Kenilworth 12 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 Kearny; 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 - New York City
26 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - Staten Island
17 hail days - The Bronx
26 hail days - Queens
18 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 Kearny.
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