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Hail history for River Edge, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of River Edge on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 8, 2021. Hail is most common here in August and July.
Recent hail near River Edge
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Pearl River, River Vale 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from River Edge |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Chestnut Ridge 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from River Edge |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from River Edge |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near River Edge by year
When hail season peaks near River Edge
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (9) and July (9).
Largest hail storms near River Edge
Jul 8, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hillsdale Manor (5 mi from River Edge)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.5 inches in diameter was reported.Aug 15, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dunwoodie (7 mi from River Edge)
National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail, hen-egg sized, in South Yonkers, completely destroyed a garden.Jul 7, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dunwoodie (9 mi from River Edge)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by a trained spotter.Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Norwood (7 mi from River Edge)
Aug 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oradell (2 mi from River Edge)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of River Edge
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2013 | EF1 | Passaic Jct 3 mi from River Edge |
| Jul 25, 2010 | EF1 | Spuyten Duyvil 7 mi from River Edge |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near River Edge
329 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of River Edge since 2006, on 108 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Apr 21, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | damage reported | Park Ridge, Montvale 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Cliffside Park, Montvale 2 wind reports |
| 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 7 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Wallington, Elmwood Park, Nutley 5 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Maywood, Waldwick 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Spuyten Duyvil 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Little Falls, River Edge, Rochelle Park 5 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Central Park 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 River Edge; 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
- The Bronx
26 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - Jersey City
26 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Newark
25 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 River Edge.
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