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Hail history for Cape May, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cape May on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 10, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Cape May
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Cape May in the last two years.
Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Cape May meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Cape May
Of 6 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (4) and August (1).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Cape May
Aug 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Erma (3 mi from Cape May)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as golf balls fell across sections of Lower and Middle Townships in Cape May County. Large hail was reported in Erma (Lower Township), Rio Grande (Middle Township) and Green Creek (Middle Township). The largest hail was reported in Erma.Jul 27, 2009 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Wildwood May Co Airport (4 mi from Cape May)
Jun 7, 2012 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Wildwood (6 mi from Cape May)
Jun 27, 2008 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · Cape May (1 mi from Cape May)
Jun 12, 2007 · 0.75 in (1-sent coin) · Cape May (1 mi from Cape May)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cape May
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Cape May Point 3 mi from Cape May |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cape May
40 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cape May since 2006, on 23 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 21, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 67 mph, a measured | Villas 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 43 mph, a measured | Villas, North Cape May 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 56 mph, a measured | Cape May 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Cold Spg 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, a measured | North Cape May 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 63 mph, a estimat | Wildwood Crest, Cape May Nas, Erma 3 wind reports |
| Nov 15, 2020 | 64 mph, a measured | North Cape May, West Wildwood 2 wind reports |
| Apr 21, 2020 | 69 mph, a measured | West Cape May, Cape May 2 wind reports |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 58 mph, a estimat | Rio Grande 1 wind report |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 72 mph, a measured | Cape May Nas, Villas, Fishing Creek 4 wind reports |
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 Cape May; 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
- Villas
7 hail days - Milford
5 hail days - Ocean City
10 hail days - Somers Point
12 hail days - Millville
9 hail days - Northfield
14 hail days - South Vineland
10 hail days - Ventnor City
13 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 Cape May.
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