Hail history for Ocean County, New Jersey
Every NOAA hail report filed in Ocean County since 1966, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ocean County
- Last hail
- Jul 16, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 13 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 6, 2002
95 reports on 60 days since 1966 · #2 of 21 New Jersey counties
Hail map · Ocean County
- 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 Ocean County
The latest hail report in Ocean County is from July 16, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 16, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ocean County logged 54 reports on 30 hail days, about 2.7 reports a year. That is 86% more than the median New Jersey county (1.4 a year) and ranks #2 of 21 New Jersey counties for all-time reports. Ocean County holds 8% of all 1,170 hail reports in New Jersey.
1% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median New Jersey county. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on June 6, 2002 near Cedar Run.
Reports were up 16% in 2016–2025 (29) compared with 2006–2015 (25). The busiest year was 2021, with 11 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in June (38% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ocean County 2.7
- Median New Jersey county 1.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ocean County 30
- Median New Jersey county 19
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ocean County 1%
- Median New Jersey county 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 11 | ||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | 6 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 21, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Nov 13, 2021 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2002 | 2.75 inbaseball | Cedar Run | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.12 W Pleasant Plains | — | 20:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Barnegat | — | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Manahawkin | $5K | 11:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Whiting | — | 14:42 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 42 44%
- 1–2 in 52 55%
- 2 in + 1 1%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Manahawkin Arpt | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 WNW Bay Side | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Manahawkin | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Surf City | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.53 E Warren Grove | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 S Brookville | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNW Forked River | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSW Hyson | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.59 W Riviera Beach | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N South Lakewood | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Feb 21, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NE Toms River | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 E Lanoka Harbor | 01:52 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Ocean County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Toms River | 13 | 1.75 in |
| Manahawkin | 10 | 2.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Egypt | 7 | 7 | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Lakewood | 6 | 6 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| Ocean Acres | 5 | 4 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Tuckerton | 5 | 5 | Jun 2, 2019 |
| Barnegat | 4 | 3 | Jul 18, 2013 |
| Crestwood Village | 4 | 3 | Jun 22, 2011 |
| Allenwood | 3 | 2 | Nov 13, 2021 |
| Beach Haven | 3 | 3 | Jun 22, 2012 |
| Forked River | 3 | 3 | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Holiday Heights | 3 | 2 | Jun 24, 1985 |
| Point Pleasant | 3 | 3 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| Vista Center | 3 | 3 | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Seaside Park | 2 | 2 | Jun 16, 2005 |
| Waretown | 2 | 2 | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Beach Haven West | 1 | 1 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Beachwood | 1 | 1 | May 13, 2002 |
| Lakehurst | 1 | 1 | May 28, 2019 |
| Lavallette | 1 | 1 | Jul 29, 1986 |
| Leisure Knoll | 1 | 1 | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Mystic Island | 1 | 1 | Jul 30, 1987 |
| Pine Lake Park | 1 | 1 | May 28, 2019 |
| Pine Ridge at Crestwood | 1 | 1 | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Seaside Heights | 1 | 1 | Jun 8, 2021 |
| South Toms River | 1 | 1 | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Surf City | 1 | 1 | Jul 16, 2026 |
Questions about hail in Ocean County
How often does it hail in Ocean County, New Jersey?
95 hail reports have been logged in Ocean County since 1966. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.7 reports a year. That ranks #2 of 21 New Jersey counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ocean County?
Most reports come in June, July, April. June alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ocean County?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 6, 2002 near Cedar Run. 1% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ocean County?
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 Ocean County had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 13 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.