IDOLCheck logo
IDOLCheck Storm Activity
Official NOAA, NWS & SPC storm data
Live Latest verified storm reports across the US → Get these as alerts →
Looking up a specific address? Check it free in the app →
Storm ActivityNew Jersey Storm ActivityBergen County, NJ
New Jersey · Official NOAA Storm Data

Bergen County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Has it hailed in Bergen County, New Jersey recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 33 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 83 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 50 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Bergen County, New Jersey showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Bergen County, New Jersey. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Bergen County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Bergen County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

83
Events (12 mo)
33
Hail
50
Wind
0
Tornado
1"
Max hail
60
Max wind (mph)
August 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Mar 16, 2026 wind event near Bergen County, Bergen County, New Jersey, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Mar 16, 2026 wind event (55 mph) near Bergen County. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Bergen County

Current NEXRAD radar over Bergen County, New Jersey with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Bergen County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
August 2026 2 storm days · 11 NWS warnings — hail to 0.25", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

See the specifics — free →

Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 537 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Upper Greenwood Lake, or over West Milford, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

Friday, August 7, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"

“Wires down on NJ63 at Edgewater Road. (OKX)”

SPC verified report · 1 WNW Cliffside Park

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 28, 2026 storm activity in Bergen County, New Jersey
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 408 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Pomona, or near Haverstraw, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

“At 408 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Pomona, or near Haverstraw, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

Monday, July 27, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 27, 2026 storm activity in Bergen County, New Jersey
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 643 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bergenfield, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

“At 508 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Nanuet, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 400 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Norwood to Brooklyn Heights. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

Friday, July 3, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Bergen County, New Jersey
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 734 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bloomfield, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

“At 654 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Vernon Valley, or near Warwick, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

Friday, June 12, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 12, 2026 storm activity in Bergen County, New Jersey
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 614 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Fairfield, or near Wayne, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Wayne around 620 PM. Paterson and Passaic around 625 PM.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

“At 614 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Fairfield, or near Wayne, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Wayne around 620 PM. Paterson and Passaic around 625 PM.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

Thursday, June 11, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 11, 2026 storm activity in Bergen County, New Jersey
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1126 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Dobbs Ferry to Fort Lee to Midtown Manhattan. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

“At 1028 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Beacon to near Pomona to Rockaway. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

Sunday, June 7, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 125 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Teterboro, or over Rutherford, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

“At 1250 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pompton Lakes, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

Saturday, June 6, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“ASOS station KTEB Teterboro Airport. (OKX)”

SPC verified report · Teterboro Airport

“Downed Tree along Berkeley Road... River Edge NJ. (OKX)”

SPC verified report · River Edge

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 519 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Yorktown Heights to Upper Nyack to near Pearl River. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 510 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Green Pond, or near West Milford, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph, half inch hail, and lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wind gusts will gradually subside to 35 mph through the morning. WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. A few additional tree limbs could be blown down.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, decreasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph by daybreak. WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT early this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. A few additional tree limbs could be blown down.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

Monday, March 16, 2026

11 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, March 16, 2026 storm activity in Bergen County, New Jersey
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, shifting west late tonight. Isolated gusts to 60 mph possible. WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Fairfield, Northern Middlesex, Northern New Haven, and Northern New London Counties. In New Jersey, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Union, and Hudson Counties. In New York, New York (Manhattan) and Richmond (Staten Island) Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

“At 1055 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a narrow line of showers with strong gusty winds along a line extending from east of Mount Pocono PA to near Pennsville in southern NJ. Individual cells within the line were moving northeast at 60 mph. Movement of the line was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Isolated gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 4 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

Monday, February 23, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“Bands of Heavy Snow Across the Area this Morning Several bands of very heavy snow will likely persist through mid- morning across the area with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour, possibly locally higher. This combined with northerly wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph will produce blizzard conditions, making travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

“Bands of Heavy Snow Across the Area this Morning Several bands of very heavy snow will likely persist through mid- morning across the area with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour, possibly locally higher. This combined with northerly wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph will produce blizzard conditions, making travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

Friday, December 19, 2025

3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, December 19, 2025 storm activity in Bergen County, New Jersey
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Isolated wind gusts of 60 mph are possible through early this evening. WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Isolated wind gusts of 60 mph are possible through early this evening. WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

Thursday, November 6, 2025

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. Localized higher gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 AM EST this morning.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. Localized higher gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. WHEN...Until 8 AM EST this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

Friday, October 31, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Isolated gusts of 45 to 50 mph are possible. WHERE...Southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. WHEN...From noon today to midnight EDT tonight. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around Halloween decorations and other unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Isolated gusts of 45 to 50 mph are possible. WHERE...Southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. WHEN...From noon today to midnight EDT tonight. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around Halloween decorations and other unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

Thursday, October 30, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, October 30, 2025 storm activity in Bergen County, New Jersey
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 255 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers over Ridgefield, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Bergenfield and Harlem around 300 PM EDT. Yonkers around 305 PM EDT. Bronxville around 310 PM EDT. Dobbs Ferry around 315 PM EDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

“At 255 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers over Ridgefield, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Bergenfield and Harlem around 300 PM EDT. Yonkers around 305 PM EDT. Bronxville around 310 PM EDT. Dobbs Ferry around 315 PM EDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bergen County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Bergen County, NJ?

The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 83 severe weather events in Bergen County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Bergen County recently?

Yes — 33 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Bergen County?

Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.

Most active New Jersey counties

← All New Jersey counties

Proudly AI-powered. Honestly sourced. IDOLCheck is built by HailyAI. Every storm event, magnitude, radar snapshot, and date on this page is deterministic — retrieved directly from official NOAA, National Weather Service (NWS), and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) storm records through our HailyDB engine and displayed exactly as reported. Quoted warning and report text is always attributed to its official source. Where the surrounding copy is not a direct quote, it was generated with AI assistance from that same verified storm data and reviewed and approved by humans before publication. AI organizes and presents the record — it never invents storm data.
Storm report · just in