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Hail history for Port Reading, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Port Reading 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.
Recent hail near Port Reading
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Great Kills 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Port Reading |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Port Reading by year
When hail season peaks near Port Reading
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (13) and June (9).
Largest hail storms near Port Reading
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (10 mi from Port Reading)
Jul 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Woodbridge (2 mi from Port Reading)
National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Woodbridge.May 28, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Willowbrook (6 mi from Port Reading)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 1.75 inches in diameter reported. Time estimated by radar.Jul 6, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Edison (7 mi from Port Reading)
Jun 4, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fanwood (7 mi from Port Reading)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Port Reading
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2019 | EF0 | Cranford 9 mi from Port Reading |
| Aug 8, 2007 | EF1 | Castleton Corners 9 mi from Port Reading |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Port Reading
297 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Port Reading since 2006, on 116 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 28, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Tompkinsville 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Huguenot 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Perth Amboy, Keansburg, Laurence Harbor 8 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Mountainside, Garwood 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | South Plainfield, Colonia 2 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2026 | damage reported | Todt Hill 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Newark Airport, Perth Amboy, Westerleigh 10 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Castleton Corners 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Mountainside, Plainfield, Elizabethport 3 wind reports |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Edison, Keyport, Keansburg 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 Port Reading; 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
- Staten Island
17 hail days - Newark
25 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 Port Reading.
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