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Hail history for Elizabeth, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elizabeth on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 28, 2019. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Elizabeth ranks #145 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Elizabeth
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Orange 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Elizabeth |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Great Kills 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Elizabeth |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Elizabeth by year
When hail season peaks near Elizabeth
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (11) and June (10).
Largest hail storms near Elizabeth
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (5 mi from Elizabeth)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark Airport (3 mi from Elizabeth)
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 (8 mi from Elizabeth)
National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Woodbridge.May 28, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Willowbrook (5 mi from Elizabeth)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 1.75 inches in diameter reported. Time estimated by radar.Jun 4, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fanwood (9 mi from Elizabeth)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elizabeth
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2019 | EF0 | Cranford 6 mi from Elizabeth |
| Aug 8, 2007 | EF1 | Castleton Corners 6 mi from Elizabeth |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elizabeth
328 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elizabeth since 2006, on 116 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Tompkinsville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Huguenot, East Orange 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Scotch Plains, Cranford, Glen Ridge 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Mountainside, Garwood 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Colonia 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Tompkinsville, Todt Hill 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Newark Airport, Westerleigh, Bayonne 15 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Castleton Corners 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | North Arlington 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Mountainside, Summit, Jersey City 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 Elizabeth; 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 Elizabeth.
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