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Hail history for Atlantic City, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Atlantic City on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jun 24, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Atlantic City ranks #1,054 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Atlantic City
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Atlantic City in the last two years.
Hail days near Atlantic City by year
When hail season peaks near Atlantic City
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Atlantic City
Jun 24, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Atlantic City (0 mi from Atlantic City)
Aug 25, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Smithville Airport (9 mi from Atlantic City)
Jun 30, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Absecon (6 mi from Atlantic City)
Jul 1, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Ocean City (10 mi from Atlantic City)
Jul 21, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Oceanville (9 mi from Atlantic City)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Atlantic City
23 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Atlantic City since 2006, on 19 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 8, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Absecon 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Atlantic City Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Dolphin 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 60 mph, measured | Atlantic City Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 69 mph, estimated | Northfield 1 wind report |
| Apr 21, 2021 | 63 mph, measured | Atlantic City Airport, Oceanville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Absecon 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Absecon 1 wind report |
| Mar 3, 2020 | 63 mph, measured | Atlantic City Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Absecon 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Atlantic City; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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26 hail days
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Atlantic City.
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