Hail history for Bergen County, NJ

Bergen County has 82 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 47 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on July 8, 2021.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 82 since 1986

1″ or larger 47 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · July 8, 2021

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Bergen County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Bergen County's peak: July.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 82 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 8, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
September 8, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
September 8, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
September 8, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
July 21, 2022	0.75″	Penny
November 13, 2021	0.75″	Penny
July 8, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar
July 8, 2021	2.5″	Tennis ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Bergen County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

September 8, 2023 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Nickel sized hail reported on Jefferson Avenue in Washington Township in NJ.

July 8, 2021 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail of 2.5 inches in diameter was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	2	2	27	24	27

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Bergen County

Has it ever hailed in Bergen County?

Yes — 82 hail events have been recorded for Bergen County, NJ in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1986, including 47 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bergen County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bergen County, NJ is September 8, 2023, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Bergen County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on July 8, 2021. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More New Jersey hail history

All 21 New Jersey counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.