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Hail history for West Orange, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Orange on 22 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 West Orange
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Orange 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from West Orange |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near West Orange by year
When hail season peaks near West Orange
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near West Orange
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (8 mi from West Orange)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark Airport (8 mi from West Orange)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by the pilot of Continental Airlines Flight 20.Dec 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Caldwell (5 mi from West Orange)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in West Caldwell.Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (10 mi from West Orange)
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 (4 mi from West Orange)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Orange
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Pine Brook 7 mi from West Orange |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF0 | Glen Ridge 2 mi from West Orange |
| Aug 7, 2019 | EF0 | Cranford 9 mi from West Orange |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Orange
284 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Orange since 2006, on 102 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 | Chatham, Glen Ridge 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Newark Airport, Chatham, Union 14 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | North Arlington 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Summit, Lake Hiawatha, Livingston 5 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Elizabethport 1 wind report |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Towaco 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Elizabethport, Secaucus 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Lorraine, Baltusrol, Kenilworth 11 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Cranford, Cranford Jct, Silver Lake 4 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 West Orange; 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 - New York City
26 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - Staten Island
17 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - The Bronx
26 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 West Orange.
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