Hail History

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Hail history for West Milford, NJ

Last hail within 10 milesJul 13, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 3, 2014
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles103

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Milford on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 3, 2014. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near West Milford

No hail was reported within 10 miles of West Milford in the last two years.

Hail days near West Milford by year

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When hail season peaks near West Milford

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and August (5).

JanFeb1Mar1Apr2May3Jun7Jul5Aug1SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near West Milford

Jul 3, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Green Pond (9 mi from West Milford)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped hail as large as tennis balls in the Oak Ridge section of Jefferson Township.

May 26, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Butler (9 mi from West Milford)

Jul 22, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Oakland (10 mi from West Milford)

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

Jun 22, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Ringwood (6 mi from West Milford)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Milford

103 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Milford since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jul 16, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedHighland Lakes
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 202563 mph, estimatedPinecrest Lake, Lakeside, Awosting
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Milford Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202463 mph, measuredWarwick
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202463 mph, estimatedDutch Hollow, Edenville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202458 mph, estimatedNewfoundland, Hewitt, Ringwood
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 202463 mph, estimatedGreenwood Lake, Vernon
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 202358 mph, estimatedDutch Hollow
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202358 mph, estimatedCharlotteburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202358 mph, estimatedVernon
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 West Milford; 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 West Milford.

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