Hail History

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Hail history for Passaic, NJ

Last hail within 10 milesJul 21, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 8, 2021
Hail days since 200634
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles347

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Passaic on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 8, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Passaic ranks #509 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Passaic

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 21, 20260.88 in
nickel
Saddle Brook
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Passaic
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 15, 20260.75 in
penny
Orange
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Passaic
NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Passaic by year

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When hail season peaks near Passaic

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (9).

JanFeb2Mar1Apr2May9Jun9Jul7Aug2Sep1OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Passaic

Dec 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Caldwell (9 mi from Passaic)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in West Caldwell.

Aug 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oradell (6 mi from Passaic)

Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (4 mi from Passaic)

National Weather Service description (English): In addition to many quarter to ping pong ball sized hailstones.

Jul 8, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Emerson (10 mi from Passaic)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail reported in Westwood.

Jun 30, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Upper Montclair (5 mi from Passaic)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Passaic

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 29, 2021EF0Glen Ridge
7 mi from Passaic
0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 7, 2013EF1Passaic Jct
6 mi from Passaic
1.2 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Passaic

347 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Passaic since 2006, on 118 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 10, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedEast Orange
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedGlen Ridge, Cliffside Park
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedWyckoff, Teaneck
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedPaterson
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlen Rock, Hawthorne, Oradell
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedHoboken, Wallington, Elmwood Park
10 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedMaywood, North Arlington
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedPackanack Lake, Little Falls, River Edge
5 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedCentral Park
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202558 mph, estimatedSecaucus
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events

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 Passaic; 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

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 Passaic.

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