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Hail history for South Hackensack, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Hackensack on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 8, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near South Hackensack
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from South Hackensack |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near South Hackensack by year
When hail season peaks near South Hackensack
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and August (8).
Largest hail storms near South Hackensack
Jul 8, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hillsdale Manor (10 mi from South Hackensack)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.5 inches in diameter was reported.Aug 15, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dunwoodie (9 mi from South Hackensack)
National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail, hen-egg sized, in South Yonkers, completely destroyed a garden.Aug 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oradell (5 mi from South Hackensack)
Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (2 mi from South Hackensack)
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 (10 mi from South Hackensack)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Hackensack
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2013 | EF1 | Passaic Jct 5 mi from South Hackensack |
| Jul 25, 2010 | EF1 | Spuyten Duyvil 8 mi from South Hackensack |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Hackensack
327 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Hackensack since 2006, on 116 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Apr 21, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Cliffside Park 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Westwood, Teaneck 3 wind reports |
| 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, Westwood, Oradell 5 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Hoboken, Wallington, Elmwood Park 10 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Westchester 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | New York, Maywood, North Arlington 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Spuyten Duyvil 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Little Falls, River Edge, Rochelle Park 5 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 South Hackensack; 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.
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25 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - Queens
18 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 South Hackensack.
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