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Hail history for Paterson, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Paterson on 32 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.
Paterson ranks #134 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Paterson
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Franklin Lakes 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Paterson |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Paterson |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Paterson by year
When hail season peaks near Paterson
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Paterson
Jul 8, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hillsdale Manor (8 mi from Paterson)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.5 inches in diameter was reported.Dec 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Caldwell (8 mi from Paterson)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in West Caldwell.Aug 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oradell (5 mi from Paterson)
Jul 22, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Campgaw (7 mi from Paterson)
Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (8 mi from Paterson)
National Weather Service description (English): In addition to many quarter to ping pong ball sized hailstones.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Paterson
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Pine Brook 9 mi from Paterson |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF0 | Glen Ridge 8 mi from Paterson |
| Oct 7, 2013 | EF1 | Passaic Jct 4 mi from Paterson |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Paterson
334 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Paterson since 2006, on 107 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Glen Ridge 1 wind report |
| 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 7 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Maywood, North Arlington, Waldwick 6 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Montville, Packanack Lake, Little Falls 6 wind reports |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Towaco 1 wind report |
| Sep 7, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Maywood 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Roseland 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 Paterson; 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 - Manhattan
28 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - The Bronx
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 Paterson.
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