Hail history for Bergen County, New Jersey
Every NOAA hail report filed in Bergen County since 1986, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bergen County
- Last hail
- Sep 8, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 8, 2021
82 reports on 46 days since 1986 · #3 of 21 New Jersey counties
Hail map · Bergen County
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Bergen County
The latest hail report in Bergen County is from September 8, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on September 8, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bergen County logged 63 reports on 32 hail days, about 3.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median New Jersey county (1.4 a year) and ranks #3 of 21 New Jersey counties for all-time reports. Bergen County holds 7% of all 1,170 hail reports in New Jersey.
4% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median New Jersey county. The largest hail on record here is 2.50 in (tennis ball) on July 8, 2021 near 0.87 SE Hillsdale Manor.
Reports were up 100% in 2016–2025 (42) compared with 2006–2015 (21). The busiest year was 2021, with 11 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (39% of reports); 34% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bergen County 3.1
- Median New Jersey county 1.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bergen County 32
- Median New Jersey county 19
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bergen County 4%
- Median New Jersey county 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 11 | |||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 8 | 11 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 8 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2023 | 4 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.87 SE Hillsdale Manor | 12:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.48 SSW Hillsdale Manor | 12:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 S Hillsdale | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Emerson | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 SE (Teb)teterboro Arpt | 14:58 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 35 43%
- 1–2 in 44 54%
- 2 in + 3 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Upper Saddle River | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.48 SSW Hillsdale Manor | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 SE River Vale | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Rochelle Park | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Morsemere | 12:03 local · NCEI |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 E Mahwah | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 S Hillsdale | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Emerson | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Hillsdale | 12:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.25 ENE Westwood | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.87 SE Hillsdale Manor | 12:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.48 SSW Hillsdale Manor | 12:52 local · NCEI |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale | 6 | 4 | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Paramus | 6 | 5 | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Franklin Lakes | 5 | 2 | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Oakland | 5 | 5 | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Fort Lee | 4 | 4 | Aug 28, 2013 |
| Passaic | 4 | 4 | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Ridgewood | 4 | 4 | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Elmwood Park | 3 | 3 | Jun 16, 2007 |
| Glen Rock | 3 | 3 | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Old Tappan | 3 | 3 | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Ramsey | 3 | 3 | Nov 13, 2021 |
| Rutherford | 3 | 3 | Jun 22, 2005 |
| Westwood | 3 | 1 | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Englewood | 2 | 2 | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Harrington Park | 2 | 2 | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Hasbrouck Heights | 2 | 2 | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Ho-Ho-Kus | 2 | 2 | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Lodi | 2 | 2 | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Montvale | 2 | 1 | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Woodcliff Lake | 2 | 2 | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Allendale | 1 | 1 | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Cliffside Park | 1 | 1 | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Closter | 1 | 1 | Jun 9, 2011 |
| East Rutherford | 1 | 1 | Aug 18, 2019 |
| Fair Lawn | 1 | 1 | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Garfield | 1 | 1 | May 29, 2001 |
| Hackensack | 1 | 1 | Jul 1, 2016 |
| Haworth | 1 | 1 | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Moonachie | 1 | 1 | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Norwood | 1 | 1 | Jun 9, 2011 |
| Palisades Park | 1 | 1 | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Park Ridge | 1 | 1 | Dec 9, 2009 |
| Saddle River | 1 | 1 | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Tenafly | 1 | 1 | May 6, 1997 |
| Upper Saddle River | 1 | 1 | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Waldwick | 1 | 1 | Jun 16, 2008 |
Questions about hail in Bergen County
How often does it hail in Bergen County, New Jersey?
82 hail reports have been logged in Bergen County since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.1 reports a year. That ranks #3 of 21 New Jersey counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bergen County?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bergen County?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 8, 2021 near 0.87 SE Hillsdale Manor. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bergen County?
The most recent report in this data is from September 8, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bergen County had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was September 8, 2023.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.