Hail History

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Hail history for Wanaque, NJ

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 22, 2019
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles169

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wanaque on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 22, 2019. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Wanaque

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261 in
quarter		Franklin Lakes
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Wanaque		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 Wanaque by year

206107408409210112121311415161718119120121221232425126

When hail season peaks near Wanaque

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and August (4).

JanFeb1Mar1Apr1May3Jun10Jul4AugSepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Wanaque

May 26, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Butler (4 mi from Wanaque)

Jul 22, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Campgaw (5 mi from Wanaque)

Jul 3, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Oak Ridge (10 mi from Wanaque)

Jul 11, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · West Milford (8 mi from Wanaque)

Jun 22, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Ringwood (5 mi from Wanaque)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wanaque

169 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wanaque since 2006, on 74 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on May 26, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedWyckoff
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlen Rock, Hawthorne, Mahwah
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedWaldwick, Ramsey
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedMontville, Packanack Lake
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 202563 mph, estimatedTowaco
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202563 mph, estimatedPinecrest Lake, Awosting, Upper Greenwood Lake
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Milford Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedTowaco Montville Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202463 mph, estimatedProspect Park, Ridgewood, Upper Saddle River
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202458 mph, estimatedPackanack Lake
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 Wanaque; 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 Wanaque.

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