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Hail history for Saddle River, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saddle River on 34 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 River
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Pearl River, River Vale, Bardonia 4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Saddle River |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Chestnut Ridge, Franklin Lakes 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Saddle River |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Saddle River |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Saddle River by year
When hail season peaks near Saddle River
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and June (8).
Largest hail storms near Saddle River
Jul 8, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hillsdale Manor (3 mi from Saddle River)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.5 inches in diameter was reported.Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Norwood (8 mi from Saddle River)
Aug 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oradell (7 mi from Saddle River)
Jul 22, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Campgaw (6 mi from Saddle River)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Ringwood (9 mi from Saddle River)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saddle River
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2013 | EF1 | Passaic Jct 7 mi from Saddle River |
| Jul 12, 2006 | F1 | Grand View On Hudson 9 mi from Saddle River |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saddle River
284 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saddle River since 2006, on 98 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on May 26, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | damage reported | Park Ridge, Montvale 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Montvale, Chestnut Ridge, Bardonia 5 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Westwood, Wyckoff, West Nyack 4 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 4 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Packanack Lake, River Edge, Rochelle Park 4 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Spring Vly Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Tallman, Suffern 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 Saddle River; 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 - Newark
25 hail days - Jersey City
26 hail days - New York City
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 Saddle River.
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