Hail history for New Jersey
1,170 NOAA hail reports across 21 counties and 11 cities and towns since 1955, updated to November 3, 2026.
Readout · New Jersey
- Last hail
- Sep 1, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 35
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 154 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 23, 1969
1,170 reports on 398 days since 1955 · #37 of 51 states
Hail map · New Jersey
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What the record says about New Jersey
The latest hail report in New Jersey is from September 1, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 35 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on May 20, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, New Jersey logged 726 reports on 210 hail days, about 36.3 reports a year. That is 21% of the median US state (173.9 a year) and ranks #37 of 51 states and DC for all-time reports.
1% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median US state. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on June 23, 1969.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (356) compared with 2006–2015 (370). The busiest year was 2012, with 82 reports on 20 days. Hail here peaks in July (28% of reports); 48% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- New Jersey 36.3
- Median US state 173.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- New Jersey 210
- Median US state 561
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- New Jersey 1%
- Median US state 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 18 | ||||||||
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 11 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 29 | 71 | |||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 9 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 40 | |||||||
| 2021 | 4 | 11 | 36 | 11 | 62 | ||||||||
| 2020 | 9 | 6 | 34 | 1 | 50 | ||||||||
| 2019 | 5 | 18 | 20 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 66 | ||||||
| 2018 | 5 | 2 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 3 | 1.00 in | View |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 3 | 0.75 in | View |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1 | 0.50 in | View |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 6 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 3, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 5 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 9, 2023 | 10 | 1.75 in | — |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 18 | 1.50 in | — |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2023 | 9 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 7 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 9 | 1.50 in | — |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Feb 21, 2023 | 10 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 22, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 2, 2022 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 20, 2022 | 23 | 2.50 in | — |
| Apr 16, 2022 | 9 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 11 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 1969 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Camden | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2002 | 2.75 inbaseball | Cedar Run | Ocean | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 1995 | 2.75 inbaseball | Northwest | Morris | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.27 ESE Indian Mills | Burlington | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 N Westmont | Camden | 15:37 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 583 50%
- 1–2 in 569 49%
- 2 in + 15 1%
- No size 3
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Williamstown | Gloucester | 00:28 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 0.50 inmarble | 3 NW Williamstown | Gloucester | 00:18 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 NW Williamstown | Gloucester | 00:18 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 SW Browntown | Middlesex | 18:33 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 E Washington Twp | Gloucester | 17:24 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.70 inmarble | 1 SW Pitman | Gloucester | 17:00 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 0.50 inmarble | 2 E Mansfield Twp | Morris | 20:38 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Brass Castle | Warren | 14:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Williamstown | Gloucester | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Washington Crossing | Mercer | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Manahawkin Arpt | Ocean | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 WNW Bay Side | Ocean | 18:07 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns with the most hail reports
- Moorestown-Lenola 17
- Hamilton Square 13
- Toms River 13
- Hammonton 12
- Burlington 11
- Marlton 11
- White House Station 11
- Manahawkin 10
- Newark 10
- Sicklerville 10
- Williamstown 10
Recent storm days in New Jersey
- Sep 1, 2026 38 US reports
- Aug 27, 2026 35 US reports
- Aug 7, 2026 25 US reports
How New Jersey compares
Hail reports by county
| County | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington County | 150 | 2.50 in |
| Ocean County | 95 | 2.75 in |
| Bergen County | 82 | 2.50 in |
| Monmouth County | 78 | 2.00 in |
| Camden County | 74 | 3.00 in |
| Morris County | 73 | 2.75 in |
| Mercer County | 64 | 1.75 in |
| Middlesex County | 63 | 1.75 in |
| Gloucester County | 58 | 2.00 in |
| Atlantic County | 56 | 2.00 in |
| Sussex County | 52 | 1.75 in |
| Hunterdon County | 44 | 1.75 in |
| Somerset County | 43 | 1.75 in |
| Cumberland County | 36 | 1.75 in |
| Warren County | 34 | 1.75 in |
| Passaic County | 34 | 1.75 in |
| Essex County | 33 | 1.75 in |
| Cape May County | 31 | 1.75 in |
| Union County | 26 | 1.75 in |
| Salem County | 24 | 1.75 in |
| Hudson County | 19 | 1.75 in |
Questions about hail in New Jersey
How often does it hail in New Jersey?
1,170 hail reports have been logged in New Jersey since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 36.3 reports a year. That ranks #37 of 51 states by number of reports.
When is hail season in New Jersey?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in New Jersey?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 23, 1969. 1% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in New Jersey?
The most recent report in this data is from September 1, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has New Jersey had in the last five years?
35 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 154 reports. The most recent was September 1, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.