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Hail history for Upper Montclair, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Upper Montclair on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 6, 2020. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Upper Montclair
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Upper Montclair |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Orange 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Upper Montclair |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Upper Montclair by year
When hail season peaks near Upper Montclair
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Upper Montclair
Dec 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Caldwell (5 mi from Upper Montclair)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in West Caldwell.Aug 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oradell (9 mi from Upper Montclair)
Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (7 mi from Upper Montclair)
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 (2 mi from Upper Montclair)
Jul 22, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pequannock (9 mi from Upper Montclair)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Upper Montclair
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Pine Brook 7 mi from Upper Montclair |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF0 | Glen Ridge 3 mi from Upper Montclair |
| Oct 7, 2013 | EF1 | Passaic Jct 8 mi from Upper Montclair |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Upper Montclair
293 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Upper Montclair since 2006, on 106 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 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Teaneck 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Paterson 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Glen Rock, Hawthorne, Paramus 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Irvington, Livingston, Wallington 10 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Maywood, North Arlington 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Montville, Lake Hiawatha, Livingston 8 wind reports |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Towaco 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Secaucus 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 Upper Montclair; 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
- Newark
25 hail days - Jersey City
26 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - The Bronx
26 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - Staten Island
17 hail days - Queens
18 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 Upper Montclair.
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