Hail History

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Hail history for Prospect Park, NJ

Last hail within 10 milesAug 7, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 8, 2021
Hail days since 200633
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles327

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Prospect Park on 33 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.

Recent hail near Prospect Park

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 7, 20261 in
quarter		River Vale
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Prospect Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Franklin Lakes
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Prospect Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 20260.88 in
nickel		Saddle Brook
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Prospect Park		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 Prospect Park by year

10620730880921031111213141511617218219220221221232425326

When hail season peaks near Prospect Park

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and June (6).

JanFeb2Mar2Apr1May6Jun12Jul5Aug2Sep1Oct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Prospect Park

Jul 8, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hillsdale Manor (7 mi from Prospect Park)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.5 inches in diameter was reported.

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

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 Prospect Park)

Jul 22, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Campgaw (5 mi from Prospect Park)

Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (9 mi from Prospect Park)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Prospect Park

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 21, 2026EF?Pine Brook
10 mi from Prospect Park
Jul 29, 2021EF0Glen Ridge
9 mi from Prospect Park		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 7, 2013EF1Passaic Jct
4 mi from Prospect Park		1.2 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Prospect Park

327 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Prospect Park since 2006, on 102 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 10, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedGlen Ridge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedWestwood, Wyckoff, Teaneck
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedPaterson
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlen Rock, Hawthorne, Westwood
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedWallington, Elmwood Park, Nutley
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedMaywood, Waldwick, Ramsey
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedMontville, Packanack Lake, Little Falls
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 202563 mph, estimatedTowaco
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 202458 mph, estimatedMaywood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedTowaco Montville Airport, Lodi, Passaic Jct
3 wind reports		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 Prospect Park; 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 Prospect Park.

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