Hail History

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Hail history for Hightstown, NJ

Haili ijiin 10 mileApr 15, 20230.75 in (1-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.50 in (ping pong ball)Apr 1, 2023
Ane haili ijiin 200620
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon10
Tornado ijiin 10 mile8
Wind reports within 10 miles168

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hightstown on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on Apr 1, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and April.

Recent hail near Hightstown

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Hightstown in the last two years.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Hightstown meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Hightstown

Of 20 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (5) and April (5).

Jan1Feb1Mar5Apr2May3Jun5Jul2AugSep1OctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Hightstown

Jul 6, 2020 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · White Horse (9 mi from Hightstown)

Apr 1, 2023 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Allentown (7 mi from Hightstown)

May 29, 2019 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Groveville (10 mi from Hightstown)

Mar 29, 2009 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Hamilton Square (7 mi from Hightstown)

May 31, 2010 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Hamilton Square (7 mi from Hightstown)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hightstown

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 1, 2023EF1Allentown
9 mi from Hightstown		0.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF1Allentown
8 mi from Hightstown		4.0 mi long, 550 yd wide
Feb 21, 2023EF2Lewisville
9 mi from Hightstown		5.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 1, 2021EF0Clarksville
8 mi from Hightstown		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 29, 2021EF1Robbinsville Airport
4 mi from Hightstown		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 7, 2019EF0Windsor
4 mi from Hightstown		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 28, 2011EF0Hightstown
3 mi from Hightstown		0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 9, 2011EF0Perrineville
5 mi from Hightstown		1.7 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hightstown

168 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hightstown since 2006, on 98 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Apr 1, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 7, 2026damage a reportedWest Windsor Twp.
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage a reportedHamilton Square
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage a reportedManalapan Township
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage a reportedManalapan Township
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, a estimatPerrineville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202658 mph, a estimatWhite Horse, Princeton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, a estimatPenns Neck, Cranbury, Jamesburg
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202558 mph, a estimatPerrineville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202558 mph, a estimatLewisville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202558 mph, a estimatPrinceton Jct, Plainsboro
5 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 Hightstown; 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 Hightstown.

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