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Hail history for Lake Hopatcong, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Hopatcong on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 3, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Lake Hopatcong
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lake Hopatcong in the last two years.
Hail days near Lake Hopatcong by year
When hail season peaks near Lake Hopatcong
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (7).
Largest hail storms near Lake Hopatcong
Jul 3, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Green Pond (10 mi from Lake Hopatcong)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped hail as large as tennis balls in the Oak Ridge section of Jefferson Township.Jul 7, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hopatcong Jct (5 mi from Lake Hopatcong)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped golfball size hail in Mine Hill Township, Morris County at 8:12 p.m. EDT on the 7th, resulting in cracked vehicle windshields and damaged porch furniture.Aug 15, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sparta (6 mi from Lake Hopatcong)
May 28, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mt Tabor (9 mi from Lake Hopatcong)
Jul 3, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Sparta (6 mi from Lake Hopatcong)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Hopatcong
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Stanhope 6 mi from Lake Hopatcong |
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Wharton 3 mi from Lake Hopatcong |
| Aug 19, 2021 | EF0 | Rockaway 5 mi from Lake Hopatcong |
| May 28, 2019 | EF1 | Brookwood 5 mi from Lake Hopatcong |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Hopatcong
153 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Hopatcong since 2006, on 81 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Sep 14, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Budd Lake 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Green Twp, Byram Twp, Hopatcong 6 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Denville, Dover 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Dover 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hopatcong Jct 1 wind report |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Mt Arlington 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ledgewood, Mt Tabor 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Sparta Jct, Andover Jct, South Ogdensburg 3 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Andover Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Cranberry Lake 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 Lake Hopatcong; 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
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29 hail days - Newark
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30 hail days - Edison
31 hail days - Jersey City
26 hail days - New York City
26 hail days - Staten Island
17 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 Lake Hopatcong.
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