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Hail history for Morristown, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Morristown on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 7, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Morristown
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Morristown in the last two years.
Hail days near Morristown by year
When hail season peaks near Morristown
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Morristown
Jul 7, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hopatcong Jct (8 mi from Morristown)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped golfball size hail in Mine Hill Township, Morris County at 8:12 p.m. EDT on the 7th, resulting in cracked vehicle windshields and damaged porch furniture.May 28, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mt Tabor (4 mi from Morristown)
Aug 19, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Morristown (1 mi from Morristown)
Jul 23, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Basking Ridge (8 mi from Morristown)
Mar 15, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Mendham (7 mi from Morristown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Morristown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Wharton 10 mi from Morristown |
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Pine Brook 9 mi from Morristown |
| Jun 26, 2023 | EF1 | Bernardsville 8 mi from Morristown |
| Aug 19, 2021 | EF0 | Rockaway 8 mi from Morristown |
| Nov 1, 2019 | EF1 | Green Vlg 4 mi from Morristown |
| Jul 1, 2013 | EF0 | Berkeley Hgts 8 mi from Morristown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Morristown
245 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Morristown since 2006, on 100 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Mar 7, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Boonton, Morris Twp 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Chatham 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Mountainside 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | New Vernon, Chatham, Randolph 6 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Berkeley Hgts, Mendham, Morristown 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Summit, Denville, Montville 7 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Mine Brook, Dover 2 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hopatcong Jct, Mendham, New Vernon 3 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | New Providence, Beaufort, Brookside 7 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Basking Ridge Airport 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 Morristown; 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 - 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 Morristown.
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