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Hail history for Franklin Lakes, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Franklin Lakes on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 8, 2021. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Franklin Lakes
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Chestnut Ridge, Franklin Lakes 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Franklin Lakes |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Saddle Brook 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Franklin Lakes |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Franklin Lakes by year
When hail season peaks near Franklin Lakes
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (14) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Franklin Lakes
Jul 8, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hillsdale Manor (8 mi from Franklin Lakes)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.5 inches in diameter was reported.May 26, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Butler (8 mi from Franklin Lakes)
Aug 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oradell (9 mi from Franklin Lakes)
Jul 22, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Campgaw (1 mi from Franklin Lakes)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Ringwood (7 mi from Franklin Lakes)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Franklin Lakes
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2013 | EF1 | Passaic Jct 8 mi from Franklin Lakes |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Franklin Lakes
256 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Franklin Lakes since 2006, on 91 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on May 26, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | damage reported | Park Ridge, Montvale 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Montvale, Chestnut Ridge 3 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Westwood, Wyckoff 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Paterson 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Glen Rock, Hawthorne, Westwood 5 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Elmwood Park 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Waldwick, Ramsey 3 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Packanack Lake, Little Falls, Rochelle Park 3 wind reports |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Towaco 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Tallman, Suffern 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 Franklin Lakes; 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 - Manhattan
28 hail days - Jersey City
26 hail days - The Bronx
26 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - Queens
18 hail days - Staten Island
17 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 Franklin Lakes.
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