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Hail history for Montclair, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Montclair on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 6, 2020. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Montclair
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Montclair |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Orange 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Montclair |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Montclair by year
When hail season peaks near Montclair
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Montclair
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (10 mi from Montclair)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark Airport (9 mi from Montclair)
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 (5 mi from Montclair)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in West Caldwell.Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (8 mi from Montclair)
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 (3 mi from Montclair)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Montclair
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Pine Brook 7 mi from Montclair |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF0 | Glen Ridge 2 mi from Montclair |
| Oct 7, 2013 | EF1 | Passaic Jct 10 mi from Montclair |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Montclair
268 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Montclair since 2006, on 103 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | East Orange 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Glen Ridge 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Paterson 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Glen Rock 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Union, Irvington, Livingston 11 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Maywood, North Arlington 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Lake Hiawatha, Livingston, Packanack Lake 6 wind reports |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Towaco 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Secaucus 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Baltusrol, Vauxhall, Beaufort 7 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 Montclair; 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 - Manhattan
28 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - The Bronx
26 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - Staten Island
17 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 Montclair.
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