Hail History

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Hail history for New Providence, NJ

Last hail within 10 milesAug 6, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 18, 2006
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles338

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Providence on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 18, 2006. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near New Providence

No hail was reported within 10 miles of New Providence in the last two years.

Hail days near New Providence by year

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When hail season peaks near New Providence

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and June (4).

JanFeb1MarAprMay4Jun9Jul3Aug1Sep2Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near New Providence

Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (5 mi from New Providence)

Jun 4, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fanwood (5 mi from New Providence)

Jul 26, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Springfield (4 mi from New Providence)

Jul 29, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · South Plainfield (8 mi from New Providence)

Aug 19, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Morristown (8 mi from New Providence)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of New Providence

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 26, 2023EF1Bernardsville
9 mi from New Providence		1.4 mi long, 475 yd wide
Nov 1, 2019EF1Green Vlg
5 mi from New Providence		4.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 7, 2019EF0Cranford
4 mi from New Providence		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 1, 2013EF0Berkeley Hgts
3 mi from New Providence		4.8 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Providence

338 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Providence since 2006, on 119 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Aug 27, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 1, 2026damage reportedMorris Twp
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedGreen Brook Twp, Dunellen, South Plainfield
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedMountainside, Garwood
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedSouth Plainfield, Colonia
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202658 mph, measuredLinden, New Vernon, Chatham
11 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedBerkeley Hgts, Morristown
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedMountainside, Summit, Plainfield
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedMine Brook
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedNew Vernon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202558 mph, estimatedGreen Brook
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 New Providence; 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 New Providence.

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