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Hail history for Avenel, NJ

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 3, 20251.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Sep 9, 2023

Ane haili ijiin 200632

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon14

Tornado ijiin 10 mile2

Wind reports within 10 miles308

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Avenel on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 9, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Avenel

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Jul 3, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Great Kills 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Avenel	NOAA Storm Events

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Avenel meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Avenel

Of 32 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (14) and June (9).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Avenel

Jul 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (8 mi from Avenel)

Jul 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Woodbridge (1 mi from Avenel)

National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Woodbridge.

May 28, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Willowbrook (7 mi from Avenel)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 1.75 inches in diameter reported. Time estimated by radar.

Sep 9, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Highland Park (10 mi from Avenel)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls in New Brunswick. Time estimated via radar.

Jul 6, 2020 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Edison (6 mi from Avenel)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Avenel

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Aug 7, 2019	EF0	Cranford 8 mi from Avenel	0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 8, 2007	EF1	Castleton Corners 10 mi from Avenel	1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Avenel

308 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Avenel since 2006, on 123 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 28, 2021.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 27, 2026	damage a reported	Huguenot 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026	47 mph, a measured	Perth Amboy, Laurence Harbor, Green Brook Twp 9 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	damage a reported	Mountainside, Garwood 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026	damage a reported	South Plainfield, Colonia 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 15, 2026	damage a reported	Todt Hill 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	71 mph, a measured	Newark Airport, Perth Amboy, Westerleigh 11 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Castleton Corners 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2026	63 mph, a estimat	Mountainside, Summit, Plainfield 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 2026	63 mph, a estimat	Edison, Middlesex, Hopelawn 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 2026	71 mph, a measured	Elizabethport, Edison 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events

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 Avenel; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Avenel.

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