Hail History

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Hail history for Pompton Lakes, NJ

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 22, 2019
Hail days since 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles209

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pompton Lakes on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 22, 2019. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Pompton Lakes

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Franklin Lakes
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Pompton Lakes		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 Pompton Lakes by year

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When hail season peaks near Pompton Lakes

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and August (6).

JanFeb2Mar2Apr1May3Jun8Jul6AugSepOct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Pompton Lakes

May 26, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Butler (3 mi from Pompton Lakes)

Jul 22, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Campgaw (4 mi from Pompton Lakes)

Jun 22, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Ringwood (7 mi from Pompton Lakes)

Jul 17, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Oakland (3 mi from Pompton Lakes)

Jul 1, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Oakland (3 mi from Pompton Lakes)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pompton Lakes

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 21, 2026EF?Pine Brook
10 mi from Pompton Lakes

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pompton Lakes

209 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pompton Lakes since 2006, on 87 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on May 15, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 1, 2026damage reportedBoonton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedWyckoff
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedPaterson
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlen Rock, Hawthorne, Mahwah
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedWaldwick, Ramsey
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedMontville, Lake Hiawatha, Packanack Lake
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 202563 mph, estimatedTowaco
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202563 mph, estimatedPinecrest Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Milford Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedTowaco Montville Airport
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 Pompton Lakes; 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 Pompton Lakes.

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