Hail HistoryHome › New Jersey › Bergen County › Rutherford
Hail history for Rutherford, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rutherford on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 6, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Rutherford
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Rutherford |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Orange 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Rutherford |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Rutherford by year
When hail season peaks near Rutherford
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (8).
Largest hail storms near Rutherford
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark Airport (9 mi from Rutherford)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by the pilot of Continental Airlines Flight 20.Aug 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oradell (7 mi from Rutherford)
Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (3 mi from Rutherford)
National Weather Service description (English): In addition to many quarter to ping pong ball sized hailstones.Jun 30, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Upper Montclair (7 mi from Rutherford)
Jun 4, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cliffside Park (7 mi from Rutherford)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rutherford
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF0 | Glen Ridge 7 mi from Rutherford |
| Oct 7, 2013 | EF1 | Passaic Jct 7 mi from Rutherford |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rutherford
322 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rutherford since 2006, on 117 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | East Orange 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Glen Ridge, Cliffside Park 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Teaneck 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Paterson 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2026 | damage reported | Greenwich Village 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Glen Rock, Oradell, Paramus 4 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Hoboken, Wallington, Elmwood Park 10 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | New York, Maywood, North Arlington 4 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Jersey City, Little Falls, River Edge 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 Rutherford; 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
- Jersey City
26 hail days - Newark
25 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - The Bronx
26 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 Rutherford.
Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Rutherford's hail history on your website with our free widget →
Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Rutherford with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →