Hail History

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Hail history for Leonia, NJ

Last hail within 10 milesJul 21, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 8, 2021
Hail days since 200634
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles296

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Leonia on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 8, 2021. Hail is most common here in August and July.

Recent hail near Leonia

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 21, 20260.88 in
nickel
Saddle Brook
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Leonia
NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Leonia by year

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When hail season peaks near Leonia

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (9) and July (9).

JanFebMar2AprMay9Jun9Jul9Aug3Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Leonia

Aug 15, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dunwoodie (6 mi from Leonia)

National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail, hen-egg sized, in South Yonkers, completely destroyed a garden.

Jul 8, 2021 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hillsdale (9 mi from Leonia)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2 inches in diameter was reported.

Aug 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Throggs Neck (9 mi from Leonia)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball in size pelted portions of Locust Point, Silver Beach and Fort Schuyler. The hail accumulated up to one inch in depth in places, caused damage to the siding on the Locust Point Civic Association Clubhouse, put dents in multiple cars, and destroyed numerous flower and vegetable gardens.

Jul 7, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dunwoodie (9 mi from Leonia)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by a trained spotter.

Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Norwood (10 mi from Leonia)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Leonia

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 2, 2018EF0College Pt
9 mi from Leonia
0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 7, 2013EF1Passaic Jct
7 mi from Leonia
1.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 25, 2010EF1Spuyten Duyvil
5 mi from Leonia
0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Leonia

296 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Leonia since 2006, on 109 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Apr 21, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedCliffside Park
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedWestwood, Teaneck
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedPaterson, Elmhurst
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 15, 2026damage reportedGreenwich Village
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedWestwood, Oradell, Paramus
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedHoboken, Wallington, Elmwood Park
8 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedWestchester
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedNew York, Maywood, North Arlington
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202669 mph, measuredForest Hills, Spuyten Duyvil
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202664 mph, measuredForest Hills, River Edge, Rochelle Park
6 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events

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 Leonia; 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

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 Leonia.

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