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Hail history for Paramus, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Paramus on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 8, 2021. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Paramus ranks #490 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Paramus
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Pearl River, River Vale 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Paramus |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Chestnut Ridge, Franklin Lakes 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Paramus |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Paramus |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Paramus by year
When hail season peaks near Paramus
Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and June (8).
Largest hail storms near Paramus
Jul 8, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hillsdale Manor (4 mi from Paramus)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.5 inches in diameter was reported.Aug 15, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dunwoodie (9 mi from Paramus)
National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail, hen-egg sized, in South Yonkers, completely destroyed a garden.Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Norwood (8 mi from Paramus)
Aug 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oradell (1 mi from Paramus)
Jul 22, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Campgaw (8 mi from Paramus)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Paramus
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2013 | EF1 | Passaic Jct 1 mi from Paramus |
| Jul 25, 2010 | EF1 | Spuyten Duyvil 9 mi from Paramus |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Paramus
331 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Paramus since 2006, on 109 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | damage reported | Park Ridge, Montvale 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Cliffside Park, Montvale, Chestnut Ridge 4 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Westwood, Wyckoff, Teaneck 4 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Paterson 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Glen Rock, Hawthorne, Westwood 6 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Wallington, Elmwood Park, Nutley 5 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Maywood, Waldwick, Ramsey 5 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Spuyten Duyvil 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Packanack Lake, Little Falls, River Edge 6 wind reports |
| Sep 7, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Maywood 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 Paramus; 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
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26 hail days - Jersey City
26 hail days - Newark
25 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - Queens
18 hail days - Staten Island
17 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 Paramus.
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