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Hail history for Jersey City, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Jersey City on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 6, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Jersey City ranks #159 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Jersey City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Orange 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Jersey City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Jersey City by year
When hail season peaks near Jersey City
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Jersey City
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark Airport (5 mi from Jersey City)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by the pilot of Continental Airlines Flight 20.May 28, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Willowbrook (9 mi from Jersey City)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 1.75 inches in diameter reported. Time estimated by radar.Jul 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teterboro Airport (8 mi from Jersey City)
National Weather Service description (English): In addition to many quarter to ping pong ball sized hailstones.Aug 15, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fresh Pond (9 mi from Jersey City)
Jun 4, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Woodside (9 mi from Jersey City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jersey City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF0 | Brooklyn 6 mi from Jersey City |
| Aug 8, 2007 | EF1 | Castleton Corners 7 mi from Jersey City |
| Aug 8, 2007 | EF2 | Coney Is 8 mi from Jersey City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Jersey City
305 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Jersey City since 2006, on 115 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 | East Orange 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Williamsburg, Bedford-Stuyvesan, Glen Ridge 4 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Tompkinsville, Todt Hill, Greenwich Village 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Newark Airport, Westerleigh, Bayonne 19 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Castleton Corners, New York, Fresh Pond 3 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | New York, North Arlington 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Jersey City, Teterboro, Elizabethport 3 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Elizabethport, Communipaw 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Central Park 1 wind report |
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 Jersey City; 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
- New York City
26 hail days - Newark
25 hail days - Manhattan
28 hail days - Brooklyn
19 hail days - Staten Island
17 hail days - Queens
18 hail days - The Bronx
26 hail days - Yonkers
32 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 Jersey City.
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