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Hail history for Cape May County, NJ
26 hail reports in Cape May County since 2006 on 16 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 16, 2025.
Cities in Cape May County
- Ocean City
10 hail days - Villas
7 hail days - Cape May Court House
7 hail days - Wildwood
8 hail days - North Wildwood
8 hail days - Cape May
6 hail days - North Cape May
7 hail days - Wildwood Crest
7 hail days - Rio Grande
7 hail days
Recent hail in Cape May County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Avalon 1 hail report |
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Hail days in Cape May County by year
When hail season peaks in Cape May County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Cape May County
83 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Cape May County since 2006, on 53 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 | 53 mph, a measured | Avalon, Strathmere, Villas 4 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 56 mph, a measured | Cape May 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 60 mph, a measured | Sea Isle City 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Cold Spg, Goshen 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, a measured | North Cape May 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | South Dennis 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Woodbine 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Seaville 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Swainton 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 Cape May County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).