Hail history for Toms River, New Jersey
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Toms River since 1966, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Toms River
- Last hail
- Feb 21, 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 27, 2001
13 reports on 13 days since 1966 · #3 of 11 New Jersey places
Hail map · Toms River
- 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 Toms River
The latest hail report in and around Toms River is from February 21, 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 February 21, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Toms River logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median New Jersey town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #3 of 11 New Jersey cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Toms River accounts for 14% of the 95 reports filed in Ocean County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on August 27, 2001 near Toms River.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2021, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (38% of reports); 38% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Toms River 0.4
- Ocean County 2.7
- Median New Jersey town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Toms River 8
- Ocean County 30
- Median New Jersey town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Toms River 0%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Toms River | Ocean | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Feb 21, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NE Toms River | Ocean | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Gilford Park | Ocean | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Parkway Pines | Ocean | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Brick Town | Ocean | 17:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 38%
- 1–2 in 8 62%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NE Toms River | Ocean | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Gilford Park | Ocean | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 SW Brick Town | Ocean | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Parkway Pines | Ocean | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Oct 21, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | Brick Town | Ocean | 11:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Brick Town | Ocean | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Brick Town | Ocean | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Toms River | Ocean | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Brick Town | Ocean | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Toms River | Ocean | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Brick Town | Ocean | 09:40 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1992 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Ocean | 15:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Toms River
- Manahawkin 34 km · 10
- Hamilton Square 47 km · 13
- Burlington 57 km · 11
Questions about hail in Toms River
How often does it hail in Toms River, New Jersey?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Toms River since 1966. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #3 of 11 New Jersey places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Toms River?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Toms River?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 27, 2001 near Toms River. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Toms River?
The most recent report in this data is from February 21, 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 Toms River 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 February 21, 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.