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Hail history for Perth Amboy, NJ
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Perth Amboy on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 9, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Perth Amboy ranks #631 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Perth Amboy
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Browntown 2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Perth Amboy |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Great Kills 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Perth Amboy |
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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Perth Amboy meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Perth Amboy
Of 29 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (10).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Perth Amboy
Jul 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Woodbridge (5 mi from Perth Amboy)
National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Woodbridge.May 28, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Willowbrook (9 mi from Perth Amboy)
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 (9 mi from Perth Amboy)
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 Perth Amboy)
Nov 13, 2021 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Hopelawn (2 mi from Perth Amboy)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Perth Amboy
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2022 | EF0 | Matawan 7 mi from Perth Amboy |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Perth Amboy
245 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Perth Amboy since 2006, on 106 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 3, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage a reported | Huguenot 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 47 mph, a measured | Perth Amboy, Keansburg, Laurence Harbor 6 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Spotswood 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage a reported | South Plainfield, Colonia 2 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2026 | damage a reported | Todt Hill 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 70 mph, a measured | Perth Amboy, Westerleigh, Linden 7 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Castleton Corners 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | East Keansburg 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Hazlet, Edison, Keyport 5 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 64 mph, a measured | Keyport, Union Beach, Edison 3 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 Perth Amboy; 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 Perth Amboy.
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