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Hail history for Parsippany, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Parsippany on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 7, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Parsippany ranks #715 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Parsippany
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Parsippany in the last two years.
Hail days near Parsippany by year
When hail season peaks near Parsippany
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and August (5).
Largest hail storms near Parsippany
Dec 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Caldwell (7 mi from Parsippany)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in West Caldwell.Jul 7, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hopatcong Jct (9 mi from Parsippany)
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.Jul 22, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pequannock (10 mi from Parsippany)
May 28, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mt Tabor (4 mi from Parsippany)
Oct 11, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Caldwell (7 mi from Parsippany)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Parsippany
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Pine Brook 5 mi from Parsippany |
| Aug 19, 2021 | EF0 | Rockaway 6 mi from Parsippany |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF0 | Glen Ridge 10 mi from Parsippany |
| Nov 1, 2019 | EF1 | Green Vlg 9 mi from Parsippany |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Parsippany
210 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Parsippany since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on May 15, 2018.
| 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 3, 2026 | damage reported | New Vernon, Chatham, Randolph 6 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Morristown 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Denville, Montville, Lake Hiawatha 7 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Dover 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hopatcong Jct, New Vernon 2 wind reports |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Towaco 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Beaufort, West Orange, Brookside 7 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | New Vernon 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 Parsippany; 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.
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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 Parsippany.
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