Hail History

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Hail history for Scotch Plains, NJ

Last hail within 10 milesAug 6, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 27, 2008
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles346

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Scotch Plains on 25 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.

Recent hail near Scotch Plains

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Scotch Plains in the last two years.

Hail days near Scotch Plains by year

2060730830921011111213114151161718119220421223231242526

When hail season peaks near Scotch Plains

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and June (5).

JanFebMar1AprMay5Jun12Jul3Aug1Sep2Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Scotch Plains

Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (6 mi from Scotch Plains)

Jul 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Woodbridge (8 mi from Scotch Plains)

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 Scotch Plains)

Jun 4, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fanwood (2 mi from Scotch Plains)

Jul 26, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Springfield (5 mi from Scotch Plains)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Scotch Plains

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 1, 2019EF1Green Vlg
7 mi from Scotch Plains		4.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 7, 2019EF0Cranford
4 mi from Scotch Plains		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 1, 2013EF0Berkeley Hgts
4 mi from Scotch Plains		4.8 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Scotch Plains

346 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Scotch Plains since 2006, on 123 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
8 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
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedBerkeley Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedMountainside, Summit, Plainfield
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202663 mph, estimatedEdison, Middlesex
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202658 mph, estimatedEdison
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedCamp Kilmer
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 Scotch Plains; 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.

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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 Scotch Plains.

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