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Hail history for Summit, NJ

Last hail within 10 milesJul 15, 20260.75 in (penny)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Dec 9, 2009

Hail days since 200625

Days with hail 1 inch or larger13

Tornadoes within 10 miles4

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles330

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Summit on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Dec 9, 2009. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Summit

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jul 15, 2026	0.75 in penny	Orange 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Summit	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 Summit by year

When hail season peaks near Summit

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and June (6).

Largest hail storms near Summit

Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (4 mi from Summit)

Dec 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Caldwell (10 mi from Summit)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in West Caldwell.

Jun 4, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fanwood (6 mi from Summit)

Jul 26, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Springfield (3 mi from Summit)

Jul 29, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · South Plainfield (10 mi from Summit)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Summit

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 29, 2021	EF0	Glen Ridge 10 mi from Summit	0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 1, 2019	EF1	Green Vlg 6 mi from Summit	4.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 7, 2019	EF0	Cranford 3 mi from Summit	0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 1, 2013	EF0	Berkeley Hgts 5 mi from Summit	4.8 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Summit

330 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Summit since 2006, on 117 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 10, 2008.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 1, 2026	damage reported	Morris Twp 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026	damage reported	East Orange 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026	damage reported	Green Brook Twp, South Plainfield, Chatham 7 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	damage reported	Mountainside, Garwood 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026	damage reported	South Plainfield, Colonia 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	58 mph, measured	Linden, New Vernon, Chatham 11 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Berkeley Hgts, Morristown 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2026	63 mph, estimated	Mountainside, Summit, Plainfield 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 2026	58 mph, estimated	New Vernon 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Green Brook 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 Summit; 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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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 Summit.

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