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Hail history for Barnegat, NJ

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 16, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 22, 2012

Ane haili ijiin 200612

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon8

Tornado ijiin 10 mile5

Wind reports within 10 miles82

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Barnegat on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 22, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Barnegat

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Jul 16, 2026	1.50 in ping pong ball	Warren Grove, Manahawkin, Surf City 7 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Barnegat	NWS storm report (preliminary)

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

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Barnegat meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Barnegat

Of 12 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (3).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Barnegat

Jun 22, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Manahawkin (4 mi from Barnegat)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm dropped golf-ball size hail in Manahawkin at 12:46 pm EDT on the 22nd. The hail caused dents in cars and shredded leaves.

Jul 16, 2026 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Warren Grove (5 mi from Barnegat)

Jun 21, 2016 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Brookville (5 mi from Barnegat)

Jul 21, 2021 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Manahawkin (5 mi from Barnegat)

Aug 10, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Manahawkin (4 mi from Barnegat)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Barnegat

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 29, 2021	EF1	Chatsworth 9 mi from Barnegat	0.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 29, 2021	EF1	Cedar Bridge 9 mi from Barnegat	6.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	Barnegat 2 mi from Barnegat	4.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 4, 2020	EF1	Brant Beach 8 mi from Barnegat	3.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 13, 2013	EF0	Cedar Run 5 mi from Barnegat	3.2 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Barnegat

82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Barnegat since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 3, 2020.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 1, 2026	68 mph, a measured	Surf City 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	42 mph, a measured	Barnegat Light, Stafford Twp 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026	damage a reported	Lacey Twp 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 2026	84 mph, a measured	Surf City, Ship Bottom, Stafford Twp 14 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	58 mph, a measured	Barnegat Light, Waretown, Bayville 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 17, 2026	67 mph, a measured	Surf City, Harvey Cedars 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	West Creek Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 2024	58 mph, a estimat	Barnegat Pines 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 2023	62 mph, a measured	Brant Beach 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 2023	59 mph, a measured	Surf City 1 wind report	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 Barnegat; 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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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 Barnegat.

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