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Hail history for Rahway, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rahway 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.
Rahway ranks #603 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Rahway
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Great Kills 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Rahway |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Rahway by year
When hail season peaks near Rahway
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and June (11).
Largest hail storms near Rahway
Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (6 mi from Rahway)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark Airport (8 mi from Rahway)
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 (3 mi from Rahway)
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 Rahway)
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 (8 mi from Rahway)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rahway
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2019 | EF0 | Cranford 6 mi from Rahway |
| Aug 8, 2007 | EF1 | Castleton Corners 9 mi from Rahway |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rahway
316 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rahway since 2006, on 127 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, Dunellen, South Plainfield 7 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 12 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Castleton Corners 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Berkeley Hgts 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Mountainside, Summit, Plainfield 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 Rahway; 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 Rahway.
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