Hail History

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Hail history for Saddle Brook, 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 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles335

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saddle Brook on 37 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 Saddle Brook

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 7, 20261 in
quarter
River Vale
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Saddle Brook
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter
Franklin Lakes
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Saddle Brook
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 20260.88 in
nickel
Saddle Brook
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Saddle Brook
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 Saddle Brook by year

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When hail season peaks near Saddle Brook

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (11) and June (9).

JanFeb2Mar2AprMay9Jun11Jul8Aug3Sep1OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Saddle Brook

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

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

Aug 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oradell (2 mi from Saddle Brook)

Jul 22, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Campgaw (10 mi from Saddle Brook)

Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (4 mi from Saddle Brook)

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 (8 mi from Saddle Brook)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saddle Brook

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 29, 2021EF0Glen Ridge
10 mi from Saddle Brook
0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 7, 2013EF1Passaic Jct
2 mi from Saddle Brook
1.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 25, 2010EF1Spuyten Duyvil
10 mi from Saddle Brook
0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saddle Brook

335 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saddle Brook since 2006, on 111 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 10, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedGlen Ridge, Cliffside Park
2 wind reports
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
7 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedWallington, Elmwood Park, Nutley
8 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedMaywood, North Arlington, Waldwick
5 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedPackanack Lake, Little Falls, River Edge
6 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedCentral Park
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202558 mph, estimatedSecaucus
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202558 mph, estimatedCentral Park
1 wind report
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 Saddle Brook; 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

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 Saddle Brook.

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