Hail history for Morris County, NJ

Morris County has 72 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 37 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on July 11, 1995.

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 72 since 1975

1″ or larger 37 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · July 11, 1995

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 Morris County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 72 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 22, 2024	0.75″	Penny
September 9, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
September 8, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
September 8, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
September 8, 2023	0.75″	Penny
September 8, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 22, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 22, 2024 · 0.75″ (penny)

Penny size hail reported, time estimated from radar.

July 3, 2014 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

A severe thunderstorm dropped hail as large as tennis balls in the Oak Ridge section of Jefferson Township.

July 7, 2013 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

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.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	3	3	7	17	24	18

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 Morris County

Has it ever hailed in Morris County?

Yes — 72 hail events have been recorded for Morris County, NJ in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1975, including 37 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Morris County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Morris County, NJ is June 22, 2024, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Morris County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on July 11, 1995. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. 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.