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Hail history for River Vale, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of River Vale on 35 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 River Vale
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Pearl River, River Vale, Bardonia 4 hail reports · closest 1 mi from River Vale |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Chestnut Ridge 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from River Vale |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from River Vale |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near River Vale by year
When hail season peaks near River Vale
Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (11) and June (8).
Largest hail storms near River Vale
Jul 8, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hillsdale Manor (3 mi from River Vale)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.5 inches in diameter was reported.Aug 15, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dunwoodie (8 mi from River Vale)
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 (8 mi from River Vale)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by a trained spotter.Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Norwood (3 mi from River Vale)
Jun 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nyack (8 mi from River Vale)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of River Vale
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2013 | EF1 | Passaic Jct 6 mi from River Vale |
| Jul 25, 2010 | EF1 | Spuyten Duyvil 8 mi from River Vale |
| Jul 12, 2006 | F1 | Grand View On Hudson 6 mi from River Vale |
| Jul 12, 2006 | F2 | Tarrytown 9 mi from River Vale |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near River Vale
311 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of River Vale since 2006, on 107 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Sep 8, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | damage reported | Park Ridge, Montvale 2 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Upper Nyack 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Montvale, Chestnut Ridge, Bardonia 5 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Westwood, Wyckoff, Teaneck 5 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 | Elmwood Park 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Maywood, Waldwick, Ramsey 5 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Spuyten Duyvil 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | River Edge, Rochelle Park, Closter 6 wind reports |
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 Vale; 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
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28 hail days - Jersey City
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26 hail days - Newark
25 hail days - Queens
18 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - Staten Island
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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 River Vale.
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