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Hail history for Roselle, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Roselle on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 28, 2019. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Roselle
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Orange 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Roselle |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Great Kills 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Roselle |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Roselle by year
When hail season peaks near Roselle
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and June (11).
Largest hail storms near Roselle
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (4 mi from Roselle)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark Airport (6 mi from Roselle)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by the pilot of Continental Airlines Flight 20.Jul 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Woodbridge (6 mi from Roselle)
National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Woodbridge.May 28, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Willowbrook (6 mi from Roselle)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 1.75 inches in diameter reported. Time estimated by radar.Jun 4, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fanwood (6 mi from Roselle)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Roselle
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2019 | EF0 | Cranford 4 mi from Roselle |
| Aug 8, 2007 | EF1 | Castleton Corners 8 mi from Roselle |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Roselle
345 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Roselle since 2006, on 125 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Tompkinsville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Huguenot, East Orange 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | South Plainfield, Chatham, Scotch Plains 5 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Mountainside, Garwood 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | South Plainfield, Colonia 2 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2026 | damage reported | Todt Hill 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Newark Airport, Perth Amboy, Westerleigh 16 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Castleton Corners 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Mountainside, Summit, Plainfield 4 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Elizabethport, Communipaw 2 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 Roselle; 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 - Staten Island
17 hail days - Jersey City
26 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - Queens
18 hail days - The Bronx
26 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 Roselle.
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