Hail History

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Hail history for Lake Hiawatha, NJ

Last hail within 10 milesJun 22, 20240.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Dec 9, 2009
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles204

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Hiawatha on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Dec 9, 2009. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Lake Hiawatha

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lake Hiawatha in the last two years.

Hail days near Lake Hiawatha by year

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When hail season peaks near Lake Hiawatha

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (6).

JanFeb2Mar1Apr3May6Jun7Jul5Aug2Sep1Oct1Nov2Dec

Largest hail storms near Lake Hiawatha

May 26, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Butler (8 mi from Lake Hiawatha)

Dec 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Caldwell (5 mi from Lake Hiawatha)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in West Caldwell.

Jun 30, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Upper Montclair (8 mi from Lake Hiawatha)

Jul 22, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pequannock (7 mi from Lake Hiawatha)

May 28, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mt Tabor (6 mi from Lake Hiawatha)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Hiawatha

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 21, 2026EF?Pine Brook
2 mi from Lake Hiawatha
Aug 19, 2021EF0Rockaway
8 mi from Lake Hiawatha		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 29, 2021EF0Glen Ridge
8 mi from Lake Hiawatha		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Hiawatha

204 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Hiawatha since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on May 15, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 1, 2026damage reportedBoonton, Morris Twp
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026damage reportedChatham, Glen Ridge
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedChatham, Parsippany, Morristown
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedMorristown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedDenville, Montville, Lake Hiawatha
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedDover
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 202563 mph, estimatedTowaco
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202563 mph, estimatedBeaufort, West Orange, Ampere
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202458 mph, estimatedRoseland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202458 mph, estimatedMadison
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Lake Hiawatha; 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

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 Lake Hiawatha.

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