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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Sussex County, NJ

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Sussex County, NJ from August 3, 1974 through August 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 07860 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
49
Wind Reports
334
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Sussex County, NJ · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Sussex County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2023
2:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report via social media; quarter-sized hail occurred between 10:18 and 10:30 PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vernon, NJ
1.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2021
9:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIDEO OF UP TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Green Twp, NJ
1.50″ hail
Jul 22, 2020
7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN MONTAGUE. PHOTOS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Montague, NJ
1.25″ hail
Jul 22, 2020
7:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE FELL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Montague, NJ
1.25″ hail
Jul 22, 2020
7:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Montague, NJ
1.50″ hail
Jun 28, 2020
5:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO OF HAIL THE SIZE OF PING PONG BALLS ON THE NY/NJ STATE BORDER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW High Point, NJ
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2013
5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm also dropped penny size hail in Montague Township.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Montague, NJ
1.25″ hail
Aug 15, 2012
2:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm dropped quarter to half dollar size hail in Sparta Township and also caused wind damage within the township.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sparta, NJ
0.88″ hail
Jul 23, 2012
12:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm dropped nickel size hail in Branchville Borough.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Branchville, NJ
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2012
12:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm dropped quarter size hail in Crandon Lakes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.1 W Myrtle Grove, NJ
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2012
12:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm dropped quarter size hail in Stillwater Township.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.01 S Middleville, NJ
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2012
12:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm in Walpack Township.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.13 SSW Wallpack Center, NJ
1.25″ hail
Jul 23, 2012
12:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A second severe thunderstorm dropped half dollar size hail in Sandyston Township.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 ESE Layton, NJ
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2012
11:37 AM EST-5
Hail report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm in Hainesville (Sandyston Township).
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hainesville, NJ
0.88″ hail
Jul 18, 2012
2:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell in Andover.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Andover, 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 Sussex County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 7, 2026
6:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Montague, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
6:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on County Road 560 at Dingmans Bridge. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Sandyston Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and wires down across Wantage. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wantage Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and wires down across Sandyston Township. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sandyston Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and wires down across Frankford Township. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Frankford Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
11:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures of large trees down in Hopatcong. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hopatcong, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
11:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down into a house in Byram Township. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Byram Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
11:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down in Green Township. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Green Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and wires down around Stillwater. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Stillwater Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down around Highland Lakes. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Highland Lakes, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
10:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down on Wantage blocking roadways. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wantage Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees near the intersection of Libertyville Rd and County Road 519. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Wantage Twp, NJ
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near Thomas Lane. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Pellettown, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2025
5:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and wire downed from OEM. Time est.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sussex, NJ
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2025
8:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down in Sparta... NJ. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Sparta, 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 Sussex County

4 reports
UNK category
Jun 2, 2019
12:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MAXIMUM EF SCALE RATING EF1 WITH ESTIMATED MAXIMUM WINDS OF 100 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Stanhope, NJ
EF2 category
Jul 29, 2009
1:48 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-2 tornado touched down in Wantage Township at about 248 p.m. EDT on the 29th. It was the first confirmed tornado in Sussex County since August of 1990, the first tornado of F2 or EF2 strength ever in the county since records started in 1950 and the first tornado to reach EF2 or F2 strength in New Jersey since the Manalapan tornado of May 27, 2001. The tornado remained on the ground for 6.6 miles before it crossed the border into New York State. Its maximum width was about 100 yards and its highest estimated wind speed was 120 mph. The tornado damaged thousands of trees, decimated acres of farmland and some rural property.||The tornado touched down near the intersection of Route 519 and Rutgers Road, then crossed Libertyville Road, Snoyer Road and Ramsey Road, producing minor tree and limb damage along the way. More substantial damage, mainly in the form of downed trees and some minor structural damage, occurred after the tornado crossed New Jersey State Route 23 near its intersection with Unionville Road and Rose Morrow Road. The worst damage of the entire tornado occurred along Beemer Road and on the north side of New Jersey State Route 23. Substantial damage occurred to the Ricker Farm, as two barns and one silo were destroyed. Two other barns suffered severe wind damage. Some minor damage also occurred to the adjacent farmhouse. Pieces of one barn roof were found three quarters of a mile away. A two week old calf was killed by the flying debris, two others were thrown fifty feet, but not seriously hurt. Damage estimates for the Ricker farm reached as high as $500,000. ||Hundreds of trees were felled further north along Beemer Road, and power was out for several hours as power lines were brought down by the tornado and falling trees. The tornado weakened after it crossed Wolfpit Road and Black Dirt Road on its way into New York State. On Wolfpit Road, it ripped the porch from a home and lifted a boat and carried it one quarter of a mile away. A vineyard in the township was also damaged. The tornado crossed into Orange County, New York near Quarry Road as an EF-1. No other deaths or injuries were reported from this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .74 N Libertyville, NJ
F0 category
Aug 13, 1990
5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NJ
F0 category
Nov 16, 1989
10:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County · 49,114 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

Sussex County, NJ area census snapshot

People & households
Population145,117
Households57,328
Housing units62,825
Income
Median household income$114,316
$100k+ households49.4%
$150k+ households24.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached49,114
Attached single-family4,108
Small multifamily5,325
Large multifamily3,097
Mobile homes1,150
Housing mix
Single-family share78.2%
Attached-home share6.5%
Multifamily share13.4%
Mobile-home share1.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied48,678
Renter-occupied8,650
Vacant units5,497
Home value & age
Median home value$342,800
Owner homes $300k+61.9%
Owner homes $500k+17.0%
Owner homes $750k+4.4%
Median year built1972
Older-home share64.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars55,485
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Sussex County

07860 78
Newton, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07461 70
Sussex, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07825 68
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07821 37
Hopatcong, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07826 31
Layton, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07827 28
Layton, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07462 22
Vernon Center, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07871 21
Lake Mohawk, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07874 16
Byram Center, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07419 10
Hamburg, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07421 8
Hewitt, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07822 8
Ross Corner, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07460 7
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07843 7
Hopatcong, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07848 7
Ross Corner, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07849 7
Lake Hopatcong, NJ Hail, wind & tornado reports
07881 7
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07418 6
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 49 hail, 334 wind, and 4 tornado reports in Sussex County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 7, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Sussex County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Sussex County is 1.75″. It was reported near Hamburg, NJ on May 26, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in Sussex 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 Sussex County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Sussex 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 Sussex County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Sussex 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 Sussex County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Sussex 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 Sussex County, NJ, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Sussex 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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