Hail history for Manahawkin, New Jersey
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Manahawkin since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Manahawkin
- Last hail
- Jul 16, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 6, 2002
10 reports on 7 days since 1997 · #8 of 11 New Jersey places
Hail map · Manahawkin
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Manahawkin
The latest hail report in and around Manahawkin is from July 16, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 16, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Manahawkin logged 7 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 17% more than the median New Jersey town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #8 of 11 New Jersey cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Manahawkin accounts for 11% of the 95 reports filed in Ocean County.
10% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median New Jersey town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on June 6, 2002 near Cedar Run.
The busiest year was 2021, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (50% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Manahawkin 0.3
- Ocean County 2.7
- Median New Jersey town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Manahawkin 4
- Ocean County 30
- Median New Jersey town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Manahawkin 10%
- Ocean County 1%
- Median New Jersey town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2002 | 2.75 inbaseball | Cedar Run | Ocean | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Manahawkin | Ocean | $5K | 11:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 SW Manahawkin | Ocean | — | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Manahawkin | Ocean | — | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Manahawkin | Ocean | — | 12:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 40%
- 1–2 in 5 50%
- 2 in + 1 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Manahawkin | Ocean | — | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 SW Manahawkin | Ocean | — | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.53 W Manahawkin | Ocean | — | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Manahawkin | Ocean | — | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 SW Manahawkin | Ocean | — | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Manahawkin | Ocean | $5K | 11:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Manahawkin | Ocean | — | 11:33 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Manahawkin | Ocean | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2002 | 2.75 inbaseball | Cedar Run | Ocean | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Manahawkin | Ocean | — | 13:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Manahawkin
- Toms River 34 km · 13
- Hammonton 45 km · 12
Questions about hail in Manahawkin
How often does it hail in Manahawkin, New Jersey?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Manahawkin since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #8 of 11 New Jersey places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Manahawkin?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Manahawkin?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 6, 2002 near Cedar Run. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Manahawkin?
The most recent report in this data is from July 16, 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 Manahawkin had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was July 16, 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.