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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Essex County, NJ

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Essex County, NJ from June 16, 1957 through August 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 07114 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
32
Wind Reports
172
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Essex County, NJ · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Essex County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2021
6:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Newark, NJ
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2014
6:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at the Orange Police Department.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 WNW Ampere, NJ
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2014
6:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported just west of Bloomfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: .99 W Bloomfield, NJ
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2011
3:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Montclair, NJ
0.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2011
3:31 PM EST-5
Hail report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N West Caldwell, NJ
0.75″ hail
Oct 11, 2010
7:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SW Caldwell, NJ
1.00″ hail
Oct 11, 2010
7:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter size hail was reported by law enforcement.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.57 W Caldwell, NJ
1.75″ hail
Dec 9, 2009
4:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in West Caldwell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.57 W Caldwell, NJ
0.75″ hail
Jul 26, 2009
5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.73 NE West Orange, NJ
0.88″ hail
Jul 26, 2009
4:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.73 NE West Orange, NJ
1.00″ hail
Jul 26, 2009
4:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Maplewood.
NWS Hail Report Location: .65 ENE Maplewood, NJ
0.88″ hail
Jul 26, 2009
4:53 PM EST-5
Hail report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in West Orange.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.73 NE West Orange, NJ
1.50″ hail
Jun 30, 2009
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong size hail was reported by law enforcement.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SW Upper Montclair, NJ
1.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
4:31 PM EST-5
Hail report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported by the pilot of Continental Airlines Flight 20.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Newark Arpt, NJ
0.88″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
4:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported on the New Jersey Turnpike in Newark.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.1 SE Brills Jct, NJ
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in Essex County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
1:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree on Garden State Parkway southbound South of Exit 145 in East Orange. Right lane blocked.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S East Orange, NJ
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2026
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wires down on Harrison Ave. Road closed between Virginia Ave and Franklin.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Glen Ridge, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on top of car on Bearbrook Ln.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Livingston, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous public reports of trees down in Nutley.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nutley, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed Tree on NJ 21 Southbound North of Exit 7 - Main St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Belleville, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree on Garden State Parkway southbound North of Exit 142 - I-78.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Irvington, NJ
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2026
11:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and Wires down at Millbrook Ct and West Northfield ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: Livingston, NJ
70 mph
Mar 17, 2026
4:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KEWR ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Newark Airport, NJ
UNK mph
Dec 19, 2025
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Tree on car in Branch Brook Park with 1 minor injury.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW East Newark, NJ
60 mph
Dec 19, 2025
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by hand held anemometer. Some damage to shingles on roof.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belleville, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2025
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on wires on West Northfield Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Orange, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2025
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Live wires down on Northfield Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW South Orange, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2025
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reporting trees down on both Eisenhower Parkway and Livingston Parkway near Interstate 280.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Roseland, NJ
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
8:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: large tree across roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE East Orange, NJ
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Low hanging wires over Eagle Rock Road in Roseland NJ due to thunderstorm wind damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Essex Fells, NJ
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in Essex County

3 reports
UNK category
Jul 29, 2021
9:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF EF0 TORNADO CONFIRMED BY NWS STORM SURVEY. TORNADO LIKELY TOUCHED DOWN INSIDE THE MONTCLAIR GOLF CLUB AND TRAVELED NORTHEAST. THREE FULL TREES AND 10-20 LARGE LIMBS WERE FELLED. ONE TREE KNOCKED HOUSE OFF FOUNDATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Verona, NJ
F0 category
Nov 16, 1989
11:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NJ
F1 category
Jun 29, 1973
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Essex County, NJ
Essex County · 109,985 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NJ
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Essex County, NJ area census snapshot

People & households
Population854,130
Households317,473
Housing units335,550
Income
Median household income$76,712
$100k+ households33.3%
$150k+ households14.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached109,985
Attached single-family25,885
Small multifamily114,899
Large multifamily84,065
Mobile homes550
Housing mix
Single-family share32.8%
Attached-home share7.7%
Multifamily share59.3%
Mobile-home share0.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied141,377
Renter-occupied176,096
Vacant units18,077
Home value & age
Median home value$494,400
Owner homes $300k+80.1%
Owner homes $500k+49.1%
Owner homes $750k+22.7%
Median year built1958
Older-home share74.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars248,771
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Essex County

07114 26
Newark, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07052 20
Pleasantdale, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07006 17
North Caldwell, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07039 14
NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07102 12
Newark, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07104 10
Newark, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07042 9
NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07109 9
Silver Lake, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07110 9
Clifton, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07004 8
NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07021 8
Essex Fells, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07003 7
Brookdale, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07040 7
Vauxhall, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07009 5
Great Notch, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07106 5
Newark, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07018 4
East Orange, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07105 4
Newark, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07107 4
Newark, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Essex County have on record?

Our records show 32 hail, 172 wind, and 3 tornado reports in Essex County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Essex County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Essex County is 1.75″. It was reported near Caldwell, NJ on December 9, 2009.

A storm report showed up near my home in Essex County — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Essex County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Essex County — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Essex County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Essex County — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Essex County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Essex County — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Essex County, NJ, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Essex County, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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