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Hail history for Westfield, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Westfield on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 27, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Westfield ranks #715 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Westfield
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Orange 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Westfield |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Westfield by year
When hail season peaks near Westfield
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (13) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Westfield
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (4 mi from Westfield)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark Airport (10 mi from Westfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by the pilot of Continental Airlines Flight 20.Jul 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Woodbridge (7 mi from Westfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Woodbridge.Jul 6, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Edison (9 mi from Westfield)
Jun 4, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fanwood (2 mi from Westfield)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Westfield
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2019 | EF1 | Green Vlg 9 mi from Westfield |
| Aug 7, 2019 | EF0 | Cranford 2 mi from Westfield |
| Jul 1, 2013 | EF0 | Berkeley Hgts 6 mi from Westfield |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Westfield
318 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Westfield since 2006, on 120 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 | Green Brook Twp, Dunellen, South Plainfield 8 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Mountainside, Garwood 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | South Plainfield, Colonia 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Newark Airport, Westerleigh, Linden 11 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Berkeley Hgts 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Mountainside, Summit, Plainfield 5 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Edison, Middlesex 2 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Elizabethport, Edison 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Keasbey, Rossville 2 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 Westfield; 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 - Staten Island
17 hail days - Jersey City
26 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - Queens
18 hail days - The Bronx
26 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 Westfield.
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