Hail history for Salem County, New Jersey
Every NOAA hail report filed in Salem County since 1980, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Salem County
- Last hail
- Jun 16, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 10, 2008
24 reports on 15 days since 1980 · #20 of 21 New Jersey counties
Hail map · Salem 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 Salem County
The latest hail report in Salem County is from June 16, 2023, 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 June 16, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Salem County logged 12 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about half the median New Jersey county (1.4 a year) and ranks #20 of 21 New Jersey counties for all-time reports. Salem County holds 2% of all 1,170 hail reports in New Jersey.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on August 10, 2008 near 0.92 NNW Deepwater.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2019, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Salem County 0.6
- Median New Jersey county 1.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Salem County 6
- Median New Jersey county 19
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Salem County 0%
- Median New Jersey county 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.92 NNW Deepwater | $250K | 11:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | — | 11:53 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 W Elks Terrace | — | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Pennsville | — | 18:40 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 11 46%
- 1–2 in 13 54%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Pennsville | — | 11:05 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 W Elks Terrace | — | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Pennsville | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Pennsville | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Carneys Pt | — | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Salem | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.37 WNW Woodstown | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Elmer | — | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 W Woodstown | — | 04:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 NNE Elmer | — | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.92 NNW Deepwater | $250K | 11:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Pennsville | — | 09:20 local · NCEI |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsville | 8 | 6 | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Woodstown | 5 | 5 | May 22, 2014 |
| Salem | 4 | 3 | May 28, 2019 |
| Carneys Point | 2 | 2 | May 28, 2019 |
| Elmer | 2 | 2 | Jul 28, 2012 |
| Pedricktown | 2 | 1 | May 12, 1987 |
| Alloway | 1 | 1 | Jun 15, 1980 |
| Penns Grove | 1 | 1 | Sep 22, 1987 |
Questions about hail in Salem County
How often does it hail in Salem County, New Jersey?
24 hail reports have been logged in Salem County since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #20 of 21 New Jersey counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Salem County?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Salem County?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 10, 2008 near 0.92 NNW Deepwater. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Salem County?
The most recent report in this data is from June 16, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Salem County 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 June 16, 2023.
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.