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Hail history for White Meadow Lake, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of White Meadow Lake 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 August.
Recent hail near White Meadow Lake
No hail was reported within 10 miles of White Meadow Lake in the last two years.
Hail days near White Meadow Lake by year
When hail season peaks near White Meadow Lake
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and August (6).
Largest hail storms near White Meadow Lake
Jul 3, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Green Pond (9 mi from White Meadow Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped hail as large as tennis balls in the Oak Ridge section of Jefferson Township.May 26, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Butler (10 mi from White Meadow Lake)
Jul 7, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hopatcong Jct (5 mi from White Meadow Lake)
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.May 28, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mt Tabor (4 mi from White Meadow Lake)
Aug 19, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Morristown (9 mi from White Meadow Lake)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of White Meadow Lake
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Wharton 5 mi from White Meadow Lake |
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Pine Brook 10 mi from White Meadow Lake |
| Aug 19, 2021 | EF0 | Rockaway 2 mi from White Meadow Lake |
| May 28, 2019 | EF1 | Brookwood 10 mi from White Meadow Lake |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near White Meadow Lake
180 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of White Meadow Lake since 2006, on 88 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Sep 14, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Boonton 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Hopatcong, Ledgewood, Randolph 6 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Morristown 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Denville, Montville, Lake Hiawatha 6 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 | 63 mph, estimated | Towaco, Mt Arlington 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ledgewood, Brookside, Mt Tabor 6 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Wharton, Kenvil, Hopatcong Jct 4 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Rockaway, Ledgewood 2 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 White Meadow Lake; 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.
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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 White Meadow Lake.
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