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Hail history for Newark, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Newark on 25 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.
Newark ranks #163 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Newark
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Orange 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Newark |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Newark by year
When hail season peaks near Newark
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Newark
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (7 mi from Newark)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark Airport (2 mi from Newark)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by the pilot of Continental Airlines Flight 20.May 28, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Willowbrook (9 mi from Newark)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 1.75 inches in diameter reported. Time estimated by radar.Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (9 mi from Newark)
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 (9 mi from Newark)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Newark
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF0 | Glen Ridge 7 mi from Newark |
| Aug 7, 2019 | EF0 | Cranford 9 mi from Newark |
| Aug 8, 2007 | EF1 | Castleton Corners 8 mi from Newark |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Newark
316 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Newark since 2006, on 112 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 | Cranford, Glen Ridge 2 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Tompkinsville, Todt Hill, Greenwich Village 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Newark Airport, Westerleigh, Bayonne 22 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Castleton Corners 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | New York, North Arlington 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Jersey City, Livingston, Elizabethport 3 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 |
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 Newark; 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
- Jersey City
26 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - Staten Island
17 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - The Bronx
26 hail days - Queens
18 hail days - Yonkers
32 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 Newark.
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